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AJ53 FOV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,170 mi
Last recorded162,170 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 162,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 162,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 140,406 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 111,587 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 82,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog light mounting damaged

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,487 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 70,483 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,089 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,027 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,023 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,483 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,564 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,268 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,629 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,205 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,909 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 19,779 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 FOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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