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AF53 YWE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,062 mi
Last recorded104,062 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 104,062 miles

beam setter set to zero

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management warning light on

exhaust centre box corroded and peeling

nearside headlamp loose

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear wheel bearing noisey and starting to get rough when rotated

Fail 11 Mar 2016 104,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

beam setter set to zero

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management warning light on

exhaust centre box corroded and peeling

nearside headlamp loose

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear wheel bearing noisey and starting to get rough when rotated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,981 miles

EML on

Timing chain worn (noisy)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 102,981 miles

EML on

Timing chain worn (noisy)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 101,629 miles

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

corrision on rear and centre box

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,434 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,834 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 79,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,768 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,097 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 68,097 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,930 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 57,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,255 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,498 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 YWE 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 64.7%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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