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AF53 PFV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,125 mi
Last recorded136,125 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,125 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 136,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 133,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 133,422 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 128,613 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

emissions just pass

park brake efficency just met - 17% - requires service or adjustment

play in nearside front steering rack inner balljoint

rear wiper blade split - temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2014 128,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

emissions just pass

play in nearside front steering rack inner balljoint

rear wiper blade split - temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 123,975 miles

Battery Insecure

Coolant bottle cap missing

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 123,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Battery Insecure

Coolant bottle cap missing

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,324 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joints noisy

nearside front CV gaiter leaking from around clip but cannot locate any holes or splits

Fail 26 Nov 2011 115,277 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joints noisy

nearside front CV gaiter leaking from around clip but cannot locate any holes or splits

Pass 9 Nov 2010 101,196 miles

rear seat cover makes centre rear seat belt inaccesible

Fail 1 Nov 2010 100,927 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

rear seat cover makes centre rear seat belt inaccesible

Fail 21 Nov 2009 88,705 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/ rear tyre has notch in outer side wall.

o/s/ rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 88,705 miles

Battery insecure

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

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)

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

o/s/ rear tyre has notch in outer side wall.

o/s/ rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 80,846 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 80,846 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 80,823 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,921 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 69,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,524 miles

Nearside Front 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 PFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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