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VU04 CUW

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,508 mi
Last recorded102,508 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 102,508 miles

underside rusty in places

Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,058 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,596 miles

Front undertray fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

chassis corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2015 89,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking above tank (7.2.3)

Front undertray fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

chassis corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis corrosion

nearside washer jet inop

some corrosion rear brake pipes

some play upper steering column

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,812 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis corrosion

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded

some play at steering wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,641 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 69,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,427 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,346 miles

wiper blades slightly split

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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VU04 CUW is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VU04 CUW, 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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What year was VU04 CUW registered?

VU04 CUW is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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