CarVerify

Free Car Check

KT03 FNM

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,516 mi
Last recorded55,516 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationKT03 FNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
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

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 55,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 51,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 50,966 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,791 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,596 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 47,595 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,779 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,166 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,733 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,884 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,196 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 36,139 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,783 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,435 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

KT03 FNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KT03 FNM, 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 KT03 FNM?

You can check the full history of KT03 FNM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KT03 FNM registered?

KT03 FNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is KT03 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT03 FNM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KT03 FNM 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 KT03 FNM. 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.