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FM03 ENX

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,494 mi
Last recorded82,494 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ENX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 82,494 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,262 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,036 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,290 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 65,286 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system possibly front to rear below master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,881 miles

Front both side steps corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,214 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 60,196 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (in engine bay - near exhaust, and at rear - above spring) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear cross member area slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 57,306 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 53,743 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,809 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 48,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 44,469 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,379 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,819 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,662 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 31,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,488 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 26,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,211 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 22,211 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,475 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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FM03 ENX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM03 ENX, 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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What year was FM03 ENX registered?

FM03 ENX is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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