CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE03 UAH

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,090 mi
Last recorded132,090 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationVE03 UAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 132,090 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged top of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

fule tank corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 132,086 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged top of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

fule tank corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2022 125,221 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 125,219 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 116,480 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 116,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEAR BOX Mounting spot welding brokan (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 114,992 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 114,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,512 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 109,477 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding.

gearbox oil leak.

osf brake pipe corroding.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,474 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 103,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,347 miles

oil leak further investigation required

Fail 20 Apr 2017 96,347 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak further investigation required

Pass 4 May 2016 91,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint flange corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 91,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,724 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,724 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,558 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,937 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,844 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 31,094 miles

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

gearbox/transfer box has gear oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 22,733 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

VE03 UAH 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 66.7%.

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 VE03 UAH, 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 VE03 UAH?

You can check the full history of VE03 UAH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE03 UAH registered?

VE03 UAH is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is VE03 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 UAH shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE03 UAH 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 VE03 UAH. 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.