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AF03 TUJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,126 mi
Last recorded78,126 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 TUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 78,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Dec 2018 78,126 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

heatsheild above exhaust damaged and loose

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Offside wiper split at ends

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,947 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 67,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,381 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 66,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,668 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,011 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,151 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,415 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,705 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 49,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,701 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,028 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 44,028 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 44,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,165 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 TUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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