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GP03 NCE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,625 mi
Last recorded117,625 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 NCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 117,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 115,450 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on body and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,335 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components are corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,865 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both joints, clips allowing cv grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all upper bushes front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 107,645 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes, within clip holders and rear most section (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer clips, slightly loose allowing grease to seep out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective central hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s head gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all upper bushes front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of the chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 106,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion to most of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,945 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, front section, next to clips and to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light surface corrosion, to both chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 98,231 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 98,231 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,176 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Minor hole due to rubbing on abs wire protective rubber cover. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Light surface corrosion to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 77,147 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,536 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,244 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 60,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,190 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 51,190 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,033 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 43,033 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 31,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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GP03 NCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GP03 NCE, 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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GP03 NCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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