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FV05 LKX

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,058 mi
Last recorded107,058 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 107,058 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake performance not tested - danger of damage to vehicle or injury to other road users due to excessively worn brake system components (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Body component insecure Body side step frame excessively corroded and fractured (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion (holed) to NSR outer sill within 30cm NSR seatbelt lower mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component insecure Body side step frame excessively corroded and fractured (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR chassis rail severe corrosion within 30cm suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis cross-member severe corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamps inoperative - non-obligatory on this age of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre heavy wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre heavy wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear anti-roll bar bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 104,510 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 8 Feb 2018 103,554 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

em light on

Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,634 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 96,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,737 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 88,641 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 81,356 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,103 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,929 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,598 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 51,289 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 51,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 43,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,635 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,016 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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FV05 LKX is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FV05 LKX, 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 LKX registered?

FV05 LKX is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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