I,m so with you on this one.The front number plate and its mounting is an ugly set up for UK and Europe also.That full size spindle grille should be on full display.Sadly i don,t think there is a way around it here other than just removing the surround and have the number plate only mounted?
This is something i,ve been thinking about but mine is a pre facelift but i just want to be different.I shall be upgrading to the facelift bumper soon anyway.
I think making the plate smaller for the front will get you into trouble as said it doesn,t conform with ANPR.