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AJ05 EJC

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,458 mi
Last recorded99,458 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,458 miles

n/s top radiator mounting broken.

Fail 1 Sep 2018 99,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread and side wall,tread at limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s top radiator mounting broken.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,259 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure mirror missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 29 Aug 2017 87,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened both sides hand brake cables split (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box insecure (broken) (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to excess close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside inner tie rod excess play (drum stick) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside door mirror insecure mirror missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has 3 nails in tread , 1 is too close to side wall to repair

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre seat belt stalk (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has 3 nails in tread , 1 is too close to side wall to repair

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has 3 nails in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

engine covers fitted

front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

play in inner steering joints

Fail 7 Sep 2015 65,728 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 53,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 45,543 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,786 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 39,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,124 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 34,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,920 miles

possible slight nearside front wheel bearing noise

Pass 18 Apr 2009 19,888 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,709 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 EJC is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJC, 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 EJC is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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