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FY55 CGK

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,737 mi
Last recorded66,737 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 CGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,737 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,206 miles

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

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2020 57,895 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 57,893 miles

Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle and sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 53,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of the (front to rears) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded the front to rears and across rear axel. (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine under-tray fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,197 miles

Oil leak ?? ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes showing part corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine underside cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 49,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 7 Aug 2014 47,513 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,269 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 44,834 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,175 miles

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

slight play in steering column tilt mechanism

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,758 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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FY55 CGK 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 83.3%.

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 FY55 CGK, 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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FY55 CGK is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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