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AF53 YXM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

60,363 mi
Last recorded60,363 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 60,363 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,775 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 57,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,730 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 55,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From back box and middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 53,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From back box and middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,251 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,150 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 50,139 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR SECTIONS (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 48,652 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 48,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 47,660 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ALSO has worn unevenly on inner edge ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 12 May 2016 45,546 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 45,546 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,659 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 44,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,724 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 43,717 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 42,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2013 42,533 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2012 40,287 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 40,287 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,060 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,126 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,125 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 35,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2007 27,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,756 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 YXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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