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AJ03 WRL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,798 mi
Last recorded101,798 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,798 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 101,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 101,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (X2) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located upside down (2.4.C.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,310 miles

exhaust flexy slight deteriated

Fail 13 Jun 2015 97,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust flexy slight deteriated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 92,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 92,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 87,503 miles
Fail 17 May 2013

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,604 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,137 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm - 3mm

offside & nearside wiper blades split on ends

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm - 3mm

Fail 9 Feb 2011 75,137 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm - 3mm

offside & nearside wiper blades split on ends

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm - 3mm

Fail 17 Feb 2010 68,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

near side inner cv gater split

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,214 miles

near side inner cv gater split

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,510 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 39,189 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 39,016 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

play in nearside track control arm

rear exhaust box corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,013 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 26,012 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

service light on

slight play in nsf steering rack

timing chain noisey

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 WRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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