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FV54 XFG

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,275 mi
Last recorded94,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,275 miles

cracking noise from steering rack lock to lock

Fail 11 Jan 2021 94,272 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,777 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,369 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,314 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,814 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,642 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 50,636 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,302 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,302 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,350 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Exhaust cat has a rattle

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,326 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,416 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,043 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 XFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV54 XFG, 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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FV54 XFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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