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AJ05 BCU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,346 mi
Last recorded72,346 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,346 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 72,346 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,876 miles

Centre silencer corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 66,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 82V (4.1.D.1a)

Centre silencer corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 82V worn on inner edge, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres showing signs of age 185/55/15 82V

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front pipe and middle exhaust corroded/deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 56,748 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,524 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front outer cv boot deteriating.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 51,524 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front outer cv boot deteriating.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 45,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,286 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 42,269 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,479 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,386 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 22,343 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 BCU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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