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AG53 BFP

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

132,193 mi
Last recorded132,193 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 BFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 132,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 128,498 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 128,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,056 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 124,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 119,762 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP O/S CORNER (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 119,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP O/S CORNER (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,508 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 114,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,635 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 108,586 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,817 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 101,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,179 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 94,992 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,753 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 87,448 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake readings low

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,214 miles

Both windscreen wiper not returning to park position

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs worn very close to minimum thickness indicator

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Slight play nearside rack end inner joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 80,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking Unit end of cylinder head gearbox side (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both windscreen wiper not returning to park position

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs worn very close to minimum thickness indicator

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Slight play nearside rack end inner joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,784 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers not parking at lowest position

N/S/R Brake slightly binding

O/S/F Tyre low on inner edge

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 Jan 2014 72,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,895 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,981 miles

OSF door handle sticks

Fail 3 Jan 2012 62,981 miles

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

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

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

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

OSF door handle sticks

Offside Front 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 30 Nov 2010 58,964 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,964 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,008 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,380 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 49,380 miles

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

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)

engine managment light on

Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,485 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,174 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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AG53 BFP is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,393 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 AG53 BFP, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AG53 BFP is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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