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AJ53 LHT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,959 mi
Last recorded85,959 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,959 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,704 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 79,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 74,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 71,013 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 71,013 miles

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)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,261 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 62,261 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure forward bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 51,055 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 51,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,471 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,461 miles

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

lower steering column appears to have play

Fail 10 Oct 2013 31,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

lower steering column appears to have play

Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,031 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front brake pads appaer to be iow

near side rear tyre worn uneven

off side rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 26 Oct 2012 25,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front brake pads appaer to be iow

near side rear tyre worn uneven

off side rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,481 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 15,308 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 15,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 13,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 12,038 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 11,006 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 9,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 7,953 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 LHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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