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AJ03 BNY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,979 mi
Last recorded54,979 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 54,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 54,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,259 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 53,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,186 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,227 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 50,227 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,930 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 47,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,451 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 45,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,030 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 44,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,468 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 40,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,493 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,067 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,822 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 25,822 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 BNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc 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 BNY, 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 BNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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