2002 Vauxhall Frontera 2.2L Diesel · FH02 XZU

The Vauxhall Frontera passed its most recent MOT on 29 January 2025 at 169,422 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper as of that date. The maintenance trend appears stable in the final outcome, though the path to that pass was uneven. The vehicle failed twice in late 2024 and once in December 2023 before passing on re-test, yet no specific defects were logged by the tester on any of those occasions, which points to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than a clear mechanical deterioration. Recorded mileage sits at 169,422 against a 2002 build, averaging roughly 7,059 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the December 2023 pass at 165,721 miles and the November 2024 failure at 169,400 miles shows only 3,679 miles covered in eleven months, indicating light recent use. From November 2024 to January 2025 the odometer moved just 22 miles across three tests, suggesting the car was parked while rectifying the failure causes or awaiting paperwork. Because the MOT entries show repeated failures with no defects listed, a buyer should not rely on the clean pass alone. The Frontera is a 24-year-old 4x4 with steel chassis components prone to structural corrosion; the tester may have cleared previously unrecorded advisories. Inspect chassis rails, suspension mounting points, and brake pipes for rust before purchase. Given the twin failures in January and November 2024 and December 2023, verify the test station documents and any owner receipts. Check front suspension bushes, steering joints, and underbody condition in person, as the records give no assurance these were examined to a satisfactory standard.