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FV54 YYU

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,725 mi
Last recorded78,725 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,725 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 78,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,507 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,187 miles

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

Brake warning lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,227 miles

Brake warning lamp on

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,087 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,874 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,615 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYU, 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 FV54 YYU registered?

FV54 YYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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