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FV54 DKU

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,821 mi
Last recorded60,821 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 DKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,821 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 60,821 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 59,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 31 May 2017 52,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 52,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 45,543 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules After load valve at rear (3.6.B.4e)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Fuel lines corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight brake bind from n/s/r brake

Fail 20 May 2016 45,543 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules After load valve at rear (3.6.B.4e)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight brake bind from n/s/r brake

Pass 30 May 2015 38,788 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 35,211 miles

Underside of vehicle has a smell of petrol. Due to weather conditions, no leak was found.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,965 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,198 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 20,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,736 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,781 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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FV54 DKU is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV54 DKU, 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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FV54 DKU is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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