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FY05 UYB

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,494 mi
Last recorded62,494 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2018 62,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/innerlower sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,498 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 56,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,033 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 42,811 miles

inner and outer rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Fail 24 May 2013 42,811 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner and outer rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,220 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 34,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,637 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,572 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 UYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FY05 UYB, 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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FY05 UYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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