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AJ53 RLY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,493 mi
Last recorded86,493 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 86,493 miles

Both front lower arm bushes splitting

Exhaust hangers missing at back box causing knocking

Lower gearbox mount worn & has play

Signs of coolant leak around water pump area

pads and discs worn/corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 86,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front lower arm bushes splitting

Exhaust hangers missing at back box causing knocking

Lower gearbox mount worn & has play

Signs of coolant leak around water pump area

pads and discs worn/corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,774 miles

Front BOTH front lower arm bushes split/perished

Nearside Front Tyre very worn on shoulder

Fail 10 Dec 2015 82,774 miles

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

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

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

Front BOTH front lower arm bushes split/perished

Nearside Front Tyre very worn on shoulder

Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,006 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 78,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 72,739 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,081 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/SIDE STEERING RACK. N/SIDE REAR TYRE HAS 3 ML

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,811 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,903 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 50,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,487 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 RLY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RLY, 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 RLY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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