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FC03 GHX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,548 mi
Last recorded131,548 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 GHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 131,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 128,275 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 123,033 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 123,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting GEARBOX SUPPORT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 117,932 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,211 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 114,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/door step and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch and door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Main front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,204 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 104,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Dec 2018 104,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2017 97,112 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

Vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 97,109 miles

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

Brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

Coolant bottle empty

Vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 88,588 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 88,586 miles

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

Coolant level low

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 81,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,209 miles

All brake pipes plastic coated not allowing full inspection

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,040 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 60,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,350 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,029 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,029 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,921 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer wall

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,768 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not expossing cords or ply

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,890 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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FC03 GHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FC03 GHX, 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.

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FC03 GHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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