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AF53 OMW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,089 mi
Last recorded149,089 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 149,089 miles

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 149,007 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blows (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on

wiper blades not tested

Pass 22 Mar 2017 142,334 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering column.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 142,333 miles

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak 3 letter oil topped up ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 141,244 miles

play in both inner rack joints

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front / both rears and both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight knocking (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 140,154 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2012 139,813 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 134,597 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 134,597 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 127,162 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 127,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 127,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1) Front exhaust pipe lose at front flexi joint.

2) Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F inner steerin arm ball joints.

3) O/S/F Lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 124,753 miles

knock from steering rack/column

Fail 19 Feb 2009 124,611 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

1) N/S/F and O/S/F anti-roll bar link dust covers split.

2) N/S/F INNER driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 104,801 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 79,230 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 79,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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AF53 OMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AF53 OMW, 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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AF53 OMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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