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FY05 WFL

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,002 mi
Last recorded53,002 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,002 miles

n/s rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 52,996 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both sides rear tyre treads beginning to crack

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,297 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,606 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 48,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 43,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,966 miles

o/s/r driveshaft come away from front hub

unable to check rear seat as laid down flat

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 WFL 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 70%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

FY05 WFL is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is FY05 WFL safe to buy?

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