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SY04 FHB

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,566 mi
Last recorded150,566 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 FHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 150,566 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 150,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 142,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion in relation to age of vehicle with no structural weakness

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 136,326 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 128,862 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2014 128,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 119,920 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 119,863 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 106,087 miles

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

both front cv boots deteriorating

brake pipes greased

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear diff leaking oil and engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 106,047 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front cv boots deteriorating

brake pipes greased

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear diff leaking oil and engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 94,766 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,203 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 88,042 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 79,000 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 78,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,154 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,664 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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SY04 FHB is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY04 FHB, 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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SY04 FHB is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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