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AJ53 EXV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,942 mi
Last recorded47,942 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,942 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare steel wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,256 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 47,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,852 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 41,850 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,792 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,587 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 33,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 31,536 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,936 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Nov 2013 26,216 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,687 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 24,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,927 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 21,927 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,596 miles

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

front tyres perished/worn

Pass 2 Nov 2006 14,432 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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AJ53 EXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,963 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 AJ53 EXV, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ53 EXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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