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AJ05 BCF

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,187 mi
Last recorded119,187 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 119,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018 119,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2017 106,934 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 104,484 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 104,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 101,402 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 101,402 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 98,531 miles

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

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 May 2014 98,531 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 May 2013 96,593 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 93,740 miles

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

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

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 16 May 2011 91,413 miles

the exhaust is deteriorated and starting to leak

Fail 11 May 2011 91,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

the exhaust is deteriorated and starting to leak

Pass 14 May 2010 87,521 miles

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

Slight free play in steering rack

Fail 14 May 2010 87,521 miles

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

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

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

Slight free play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2009 83,456 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

slight blow centre box

slight play in rack

Fail 18 May 2009 83,456 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

slight blow centre box

slight play in rack

Pass 28 Jun 2008 79,923 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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AJ05 BCF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,075 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 AJ05 BCF, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ05 BCF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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