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FN03 OYS

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,992 mi
Last recorded98,992 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 OYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,992 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 98,992 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 95,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust leak minor leak

osf abs senor casing major worn

Pass 6 Apr 2023 85,895 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,719 miles

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

covers obscuring some components

Fail 1 Apr 2022 80,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,563 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,492 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2019 72,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,142 miles

chassis in a dry rusty condition

main front to rear brake pipes and a cross rear axle slight corrision

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on inner walls

Fail 7 Mar 2018 70,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis in a dry rusty condition

main front to rear brake pipes and a cross rear axle slight corrision

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on inner walls

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,066 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 67,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 64,505 miles

Fuel tank leaking top of tank (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,898 miles

bottom of fuel tank guard corroded

main front to rear and o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slight corrision

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,372 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,826 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 53,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,538 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,403 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 25,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,899 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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FN03 OYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN03 OYS, 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 FN03 OYS registered?

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

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