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ST54 DPF

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,829 mi
Last recorded96,829 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 DPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 96,829 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 96,802 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 96,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park 16 %

Pass 6 Jul 2021 95,060 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,966 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 89,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,851 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 78,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,648 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,581 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 65,577 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,283 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 63,273 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,253 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 59,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ST54 DPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 ST54 DPF, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ST54 DPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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