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AJ03 BCY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,942 mi
Last recorded140,942 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,942 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 140,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 136,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 129,410 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 129,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,355 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 108,804 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,702 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 98,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,161 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,120 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,193 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,396 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 67,080 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,542 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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AJ03 BCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ03 BCY, 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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AJ03 BCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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