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AJ04 BTF

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,081 mi
Last recorded84,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 84,081 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 84,080 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 79,930 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 79,930 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,039 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 77,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,764 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 72,764 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,272 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 65,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

play in n/s track rod end

Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 56,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,531 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 50,531 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,186 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 43,185 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,715 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,256 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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AJ04 BTF is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,393 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 AJ04 BTF, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ04 BTF is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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