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AG03 XCW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,591 mi
Last recorded114,591 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 114,591 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel filter lose but not insecure. screw missing that pinches clamp shut

steering column joint to rack (after UJ) moves slightly possibly needs tightening but isn't insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,361 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 111,361 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,111 miles

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

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

both front tyres tapering on the inner edge

slight play in the offside front inner track rod

Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,672 miles

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

slight play in the inner track rod

Fail 5 Jul 2016 103,672 miles

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

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

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

slight play in the inner track rod

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level very low

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,579 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

2x washer inop but still providing fluid

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,935 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 60,935 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake disc wearing thin

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,777 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,431 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,865 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,839 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 6,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 6,219 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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AG03 XCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AG03 XCW, 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 XCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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