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AC03 GWF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,430 mi
Last recorded183,430 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 183,430 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake valve leaking Load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 171,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 171,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 155,873 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 155,873 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 143,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 131,095 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 118,720 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 118,720 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 107,156 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 107,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,470 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear wheel bearing,slight roughness evident

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,059 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,497 miles

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

n/s front seat wont tilt forward,grease weaping past c v gaitors slight

Fail 3 Apr 2009 50,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front seat wont tilt forward,grease weaping past c v gaitors slight

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,344 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 40,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,262 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 9,272 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 GWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GWF, 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 GWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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