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AF04 NUJ

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,490 mi
Last recorded150,490 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 150,490 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 150,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 147,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system is all deteriorated corroded/ rusty

front exhaust flexi is deteriorated, corroded/ rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2022 147,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system is all deteriorated corroded/ rusty

front exhaust flexi is deteriorated, corroded/ rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2021 141,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR/NSR EDGES HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 141,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR/NSR EDGES HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,560 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 135,461 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 131,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 130,400 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 123,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front inner rack-end has slight free play

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2017 123,389 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front inner rack-end has slight free play

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,780 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 106,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 106,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,560 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 101,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,392 miles

centre and rear exhaust slightly hooled,badly corroded

slight play in o/side inner rack joint

Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre and rear exhaust slightly hooled,badly corroded

coolent leak from radiator

slight play in o/side inner rack joint

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,083 miles

no coolant in header tank

oil leak

slight play nsf link

Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,368 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,971 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

one horn button not working

rear number plate faded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 54,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,901 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 40,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,864 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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AF04 NUJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,393 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 AF04 NUJ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF04 NUJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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