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FV54 EKH

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,516 mi
Last recorded89,516 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 89,516 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 89,511 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 88,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 88,303 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,698 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 86,694 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 85,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,937 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lower outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,876 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lower outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,789 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 80,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,034 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,685 miles

cat rattles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 58,685 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

cat rattles

engine man light on

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,668 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 55,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,356 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 46,356 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,853 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 36,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,552 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 30,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,152 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 20,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,863 miles

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

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 EKH is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FV54 EKH, 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 EKH is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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