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FN04 VRL

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,342 mi
Last recorded68,342 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 68,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 63,827 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front tyres worn uneven offside and nearside

Fail 16 Jan 2023 63,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front tyres worn uneven offside and nearside

Pass 7 Feb 2022 59,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 55,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 55,721 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn broken off offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,261 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 38,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,865 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 29,860 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,210 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2012 26,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 25,144 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 23,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 20,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 18,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 14,873 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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FN04 VRL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN04 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN04 VRL registered?

FN04 VRL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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