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AD53 DMU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

46,035 mi
Last recorded46,035 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,035 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 46,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 43,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nail in shoulder of nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre low on edges

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 39,573 miles

eml on dash

Fail 31 May 2016 39,573 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

eml on dash

Pass 28 May 2015 35,014 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 35,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 30,875 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 30,875 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake cables slighty sticking in guides

Pass 29 May 2013 26,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 26,702 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 22,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 22,337 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 19,603 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,324 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,638 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 13,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 5,460 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 5,078 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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AD53 DMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol 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 AD53 DMU, 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 DMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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