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AJ04 XWP

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,648 mi
Last recorded84,648 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 84,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,391 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes - both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,889 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,245 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,653 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 79,653 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt installation has tracking for securing seats and wheelchairs insecure (10.1 (q))

Fail 21 May 2020 79,650 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Both rear (1.1.15 (d))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in clips at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe blowing soot up sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Starter motor is faulty / been sticking

Sump corroded and weeping oil slightly at front

Pass 7 May 2019 76,965 miles

Exhaust has a slight blow at front flexi pipe

Rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders are greased / coated

Fail 7 May 2019 76,965 miles

Exhaust has a slight blow at front flexi pipe

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders are greased / coated

Pass 4 May 2018 73,309 miles

Steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 4 May 2018 73,309 miles

Steering rack arms have slight play

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 69,503 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,439 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 66,439 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 63,984 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 63,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 61,858 miles

Slight play in steering rack arms and track rod ends.

Fail 16 May 2014 61,858 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack arms and track rod ends.

Pass 17 May 2013 59,860 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 59,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,090 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,417 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 44,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 36,554 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 28,590 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 20,443 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,548 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 XWP is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 AJ04 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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