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AJ53 GFG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,571 mi
Last recorded131,571 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 131,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,919 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 113,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 106,360 miles

nearside mirror glass missing.

rear heat sheild insecure.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 106,360 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror glass missing.

rear heat sheild insecure.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2013 98,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2012 92,185 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 92,184 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,288 miles

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

Non obligatory nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 29 Jun 2011 84,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Non obligatory nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre perished but servicable

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,178 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre perished but servicable

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

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 8 May 2009 70,255 miles

both near side tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

Fail 5 May 2009 70,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both near side tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

Pass 24 Sep 2007 63,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,927 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 GFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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