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CU03 WLW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,218 mi
Last recorded78,218 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 WLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 78,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,186 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,644 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 74,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,476 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,103 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,151 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 59,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

vacumm pipe off gear box

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,671 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,014 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,465 miles

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)

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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CU03 WLW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 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 CU03 WLW, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU03 WLW registered?

CU03 WLW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is CU03 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 WLW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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