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AG53 BFX

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,526 mi
Last recorded143,526 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 BFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 143,526 miles

some free play in steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2017 143,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some free play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2016 136,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 136,776 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,059 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2015 126,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2014 116,381 miles

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

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

plastic cover sills fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 116,381 miles

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

plastic cover sills fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,350 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 85,793 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,273 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 76,252 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 72,716 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 69,361 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 69,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,456 miles

BOTH rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges of tread

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,694 miles

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

both rear tyres worn out shape on inner edges

n/s/f c v boot gaiter weaping of of grease

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 BFX is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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