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AD52 FEJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,563 mi
Last recorded76,563 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 76,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 76,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 73,200 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight oil misting around engine

Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,165 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexy pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,753 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,920 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 60,920 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,944 miles

mileage not illuminated

nsf coil spring not sitting straight

nsr fog light taped

osr tyre tread is 2mm

tyres in general are starting to perish

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,919 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

front brake pads are worn to 4mm

nsr fog light is taped over

osf and nsf anti roll bar link gators are deteriated

osf brake flexi hose ferrule is corroded

osf steering rack is lightly worn

rear reg plate is deteriated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,046 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,345 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,726 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 42,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,836 miles

o/s/r tyre lower on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 35,147 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,513 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 31,513 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wiper blades splitting but still clear screen

front pads low

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,724 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 19,633 miles

n/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

knock from steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 7,768 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 4,106 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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AD52 FEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AD52 FEJ, 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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What year was AD52 FEJ registered?

AD52 FEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is AD52 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 FEJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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