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AJ03 WCA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,405 mi
Last recorded119,405 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 119,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 22 May 2020 119,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Central heat sheild insecure risk of falling off

Pass 20 May 2019 118,874 miles

parts of structure and suspension at rearlier stages of corrosion

Fail 15 May 2019 118,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parts of structure and suspension at rearlier stages of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2018 104,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Front shock absorbers has reduced damping effect

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 104,448 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Front shock absorbers has reduced damping effect

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,009 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Fail 8 Apr 2017 94,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,857 miles

1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

2.slight play in near side of steering rack

3.hand brake travel at legal limit

Fail 9 Apr 2016 88,767 miles

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

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

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

1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

2.slight play in near side of steering rack

3.hand brake travel at legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,329 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 83,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2014 76,572 miles

1.off side rear tyre becomming perished on side walls 2.slight play and noise on near side rear wheel bearing 3.front brake pads at mot limits at time of test 4.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2013 69,119 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 65,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 65,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2011
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,515 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,311 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,364 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,338 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 WCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 WCA, 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 WCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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