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AJ53 OEC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,829 mi
Last recorded44,829 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,829 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,849 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 42,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,892 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,785 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 38,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,683 miles

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

both rears and o/s/f tyres perrishing

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 13 Jan 2014 36,681 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rears and o/s/f tyres perrishing

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,582 miles

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

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,653 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,273 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2011 26,273 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,182 miles

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

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

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

The coolant found to be low.

The rear wiper rubber is missing.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 19,868 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,878 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 17,878 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,346 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 OEC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OEC, 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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What year was AJ53 OEC registered?

AJ53 OEC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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