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FV04 NPJ

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,864 mi
Last recorded134,864 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 NPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,864 miles

Chassis frame surface corrosion

Front and rear suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody general corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2020 134,842 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/door aperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside has corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2019 128,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,534 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 121,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,440 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,533 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 67,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 31 May 2011 53,914 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,534 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 35,534 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,903 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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FV04 NPJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV04 NPJ, 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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FV04 NPJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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