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AF03 MXZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017

Exhaust back box missing 1 mounting rubber

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play at steering wheel (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 92,414 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven Nearside Lazy (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust back box missing 1 mounting rubber

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play at steering wheel (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,179 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,294 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear brake grabbing

Fail 12 Mar 2015 84,208 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,931 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 79,931 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,611 miles

steering arm has slight play om n/s/f

Fail 11 Mar 2013 75,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering arm has slight play om n/s/f

Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,977 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f outer steering arm has slight play

outer skin of exhaust coming apart

Fail 10 Mar 2012 70,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f outer steering arm has slight play

outer skin of exhaust coming apart

Pass 12 Mar 2011

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,742 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,742 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 47,166 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

plastic cill covers prevented full outer cill inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,166 miles

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

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

plastic cill covers prevented full outer cill inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2007 39,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,606 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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AF03 MXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF03 MXZ, 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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AF03 MXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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