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FV05 LKM

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,457 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE** ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE** ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 May 2016 85,444 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

vacuum pipe split on throttlebody

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,332 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 74,332 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,985 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,975 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 61,203 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 61,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 47,999 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 41,176 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,857 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 26,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LKM, 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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FV05 LKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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