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AJ53 LHK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,403 mi
Last recorded118,403 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 118,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front inner rack arm slightly bent

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

exhaust backbox is deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2018 118,344 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel when testing osr (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wearbar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner rack arm slightly bent

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

exhaust backbox is deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2017 108,132 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake cable very rusty

handbrake only just meets minium requirement of 16%

offside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,878 miles

offside rear tyre nearing wear bar indicarors

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,176 miles

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

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 91,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 84,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 84,607 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 81,883 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 81,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,320 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 66,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,313 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 55,313 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,228 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 35,771 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,241 miles

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

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 LHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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