CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN03 UZW

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi
4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 UZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2019

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

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler pipe & all breather pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler pipe & all breather pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 196,297 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 196,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides + rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 182,126 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2017 182,126 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 168,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 168,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 160,543 miles

chassis corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2014 149,621 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 149,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 139,555 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 139,555 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 124,157 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 109,565 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 109,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,483 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 92,189 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,906 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,606 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 28 Feb 2007 36,648 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 36,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,859 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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN03 UZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FN03 UZW, 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

How do I check the history of FN03 UZW?

You can check the full history of FN03 UZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN03 UZW registered?

FN03 UZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FN03 UZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 UZW shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN03 UZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN03 UZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.