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AC03 GXV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,707 mi
Last recorded87,707 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,707 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 87,706 miles

Brake performance not tested OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 79,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 74,097 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 74,097 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 68,979 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 68,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 65,009 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 65,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 60,062 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 53,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,875 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 48,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,919 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 44,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,323 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn, with slight pitting.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 43,323 miles

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

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn, with slight pitting.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 38,877 miles

INSP lamp on

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

signs of alignment wear on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,500 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,260 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 17,260 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 9,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 7,411 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 GXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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