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AC03 GHV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,406 mi
Last recorded151,406 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 151,406 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 151,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 144,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear in both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 136,841 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 136,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 122,132 miles

Nearside Front cv boot holed and leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 122,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working bad contact (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot holed and leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 105,948 miles

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

Offside image poor

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,215 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 95,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,945 miles

Nearside Rear service & parking brake effiency only just met limits

Fail 2 Aug 2016 93,945 miles

Nearside Rear service & parking brake effiency only just met limits

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,798 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,793 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,317 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,699 miles

exhaust centre box poor blowing slightly

front brakes poor

n/s tie rod has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,696 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 49,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,685 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 27,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,503 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn in steps on inside tread

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 9,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,419 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AC03 GHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 GHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC03 GHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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