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AF53 WLX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

153,102 mi
Last recorded153,102 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 153,102 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS/COIL-SPRINGS CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 153,102 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE T/ROD ENDS EXCESS PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side EFFORT ALMOST NIL (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working ALL LIGHTS IN-OP (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS/COIL-SPRINGS CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 145,699 miles

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

park-brake needs adjusting

Pass 31 Aug 2017 138,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 138,473 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Long hand brake travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 130,149 miles

Both front tyres close to wear indicators

Long hand brake travel

Fail 18 Aug 2016 130,149 miles

Both front tyres close to wear indicators

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 123,745 miles

Both steering rack inner joints have slight play.

N/S/F tyre close to wear indicators.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 118,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 113,468 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 113,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2012 106,029 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 106,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,484 miles

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

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

number plates in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2011 96,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,513 miles

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)

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

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,256 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,639 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 48,639 miles

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

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

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

knock in steering column

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,499 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 30,499 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,218 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 18,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 WLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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