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AJ53 EYC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,871 mi
Last recorded76,871 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases &LINK PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 76,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases &LINK PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 67,674 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust weak/corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 67,674 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust weak/corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,959 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 58,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex/pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,073 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 52,073 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 46,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,316 miles

advise rear tyres / o/s/f cv boot

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,309 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 31,309 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,414 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 28,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,259 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,298 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 24,296 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,375 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 21,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,322 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 19,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,651 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 EYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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