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FV05 GDE

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,241 mi
Last recorded92,241 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 GDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,236 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 87,216 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 64,341 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 64,228 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 54,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front o/s fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front wipers worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 13 May 2009 37,874 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in steering column

Pass 13 May 2009 37,874 miles

Slight play in steering column

Pass 14 May 2008 28,622 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 28,540 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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FV05 GDE is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,995 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV05 GDE, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV05 GDE registered?

FV05 GDE is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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