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FY05 LUP

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,719 mi
Last recorded123,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 123,719 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 120,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 115,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 115,120 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,208 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 107,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,888 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 99,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 91,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure excess movement (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Chassis rails,Xmembers, All brake pipes and fuel pipes have been painted over. there for unable to asses propper condition

all shock absorbers show signs of wear on road test

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,369 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,608 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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FY05 LUP is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY05 LUP, 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 FY05 LUP registered?

FY05 LUP is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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