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AD53 DLF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,957 mi
Last recorded101,957 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 101,957 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 101,757 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,630 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 95,630 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 94,338 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,737 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 71,737 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,028 miles

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

n/s inner c/v gaitor split

Fail 15 Sep 2009 61,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,666 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,159 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 261,456 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 20,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AD53 DLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD53 DLF, 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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AD53 DLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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