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AF53 SJU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Turquoise Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,708 mi
Last recorded133,708 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 133,708 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 133,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 130,601 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 130,596 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 126,659 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft /hub noisy in operation prompt further attention advised

engine oil low prompt attention advised

Pass 21 Sep 2017 122,461 miles

wipers deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2017 122,459 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,318 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 117,317 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber split

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,219 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer is leaking grease! (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing is worn, prompt replacement is advised!

Offside Front steering rack gator is damp

both rear tyres are wearing low and are in a deteriorated condition!

Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings are just starting to show signs of wear!

n/s front inner steering rack joint is worn!

o/s steering rack gaitor is damp!

Fail 19 Sep 2014 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings are just starting to show signs of wear!

n/s front inner steering rack joint is worn!

o/s steering rack gaitor is damp!

Fail 6 Sep 2013 92,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 92,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,501 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 75,453 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,981 miles

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)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 67,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,010 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,297 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 SJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Turquoise with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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