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FX05 XMZ

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,594 mi
Last recorded60,594 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 60,594 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,151 miles

ABS light reset in test

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,050 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,365 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 46,365 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,628 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 42,619 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,437 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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FX05 XMZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX05 XMZ, 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 FX05 XMZ registered?

FX05 XMZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FX05 XMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 XMZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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