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AJ03 BFM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,307 mi
Last recorded73,307 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 73,305 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,035 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 71,035 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,427 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 69,427 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO HOLE IN BACKBOX (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,481 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,479 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective JAMMED (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,058 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 65,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,963 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 53,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,383 miles

both rear tyre outer shoulders staring to split 175/65/14

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,265 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,265 miles

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

o/sf inner drive boot leaking grease

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,879 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 30,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,260 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,100 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 22,092 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,371 miles

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)

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 BFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ03 BFM, 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 BFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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