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AG03 EXM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,481 mi
Last recorded115,481 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 EXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 115,481 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe near abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

engine noisy

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 114,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 112,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,529 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 110,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,282 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 108,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,178 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 106,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 101,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 101,125 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,930 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 97,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 90,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shields loose

Fail 11 Feb 2012 89,739 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shields loose

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,878 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,182 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 71,180 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 71,180 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,355 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 56,077 miles

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

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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AG03 EXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AG03 EXM, 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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AG03 EXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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