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AF03 PLN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,040 mi
Last recorded138,040 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 PLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 138,040 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2022 138,025 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2021 130,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded,small hole

glow plug light on

Fail 26 Feb 2021 130,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded,small hole

glow plug light on

Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,257 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 128,257 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 126,041 miles

Front number plate broken

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Slight play NS inner steering arm

Slight play NSF lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 14 Feb 2018 122,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2017 117,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear exhaust box rusty (no leak)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 117,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear exhaust box rusty (no leak)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 113,272 miles

nearside inner c.v boot is perished

play in nearside inner rack joint

rear silencer is corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2016 113,272 miles

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

nearside inner c.v boot is perished

play in nearside inner rack joint

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,772 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 108,768 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 103,059 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner tracking arm joint slightly worn

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,545 miles

N/S/R Tyre is unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tread

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,919 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,547 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 78,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,100 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 71,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,095 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,121 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,194 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 PLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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