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FV05 WZX

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,006 mi
Last recorded39,006 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 24,763 miles

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

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK, BOUNCY

Fail 31 Mar 2014 24,763 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK, BOUNCY

Fail 8 Mar 2014 24,263 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,804 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminating at all times

Nearside front tyre close to the tread bar wear indicator

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 14,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,266 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 13,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,601 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 WZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

FV05 WZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is FV05 WZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 WZX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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