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AF53 PCV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,870 mi
Last recorded120,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 21 Jan 2021 120,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 6 Jan 2020 114,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,244 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box very rusty and outer skin separated

Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer shoulder

nearside inner & outer c.v gaiters are weeping grease

oil leak engine area's

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements to pass 16%

rear exhaust silencer blow / outer skin deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2017 97,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer shoulder

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

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

nearside inner & outer c.v gaiters are weeping grease

oil leak engine area's

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements to pass 16%

rear exhaust silencer blow / outer skin deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,971 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 77,966 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 65,964 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,432 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,790 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,778 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,649 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 13,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 12,228 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,691 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 7,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 5,785 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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AF53 PCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF53 PCV, 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 PCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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