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AJ03 WCD

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,636 mi
Last recorded131,636 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 131,636 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 131,636 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking Brake Not Tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 125,838 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 119,323 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 119,317 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 110,612 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 104,636 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 104,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,795 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 100,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 98,717 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 96,886 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 16,881 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,052 miles

1x rear exhaust rubber mtg missing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,940 miles

h/brake feels rough when worked (cable)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,141 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,919 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear brake recording lower readings on foot and hand brake

oil leak around sump area

Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2009 83,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box has a mounting broken but is being held with a metal tie

Pass 15 Dec 2008 78,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front disc pads low.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,994 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nail in tyre

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 WCD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WCD, 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 WCD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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