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AF03 MYV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,694 mi
Last recorded130,694 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 130,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 127,851 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 127,851 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 124,819 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 124,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength hole in 'b' pillar (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside mirror glass loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 120,906 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs appear very worn and thin

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 18 Jun 2016 120,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs appear very worn and thin

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror loose

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,211 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 117,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 May 2014 111,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2014 111,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2013 103,527 miles

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

signs of perishing offside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2013 103,462 miles

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

signs of perishing offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 101,348 miles

tailgate struts weak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 14 Jan 2010 84,914 miles

osr seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,596 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,434 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,671 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 MYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF03 MYV, 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 MYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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