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AJ53 RMU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,985 mi
Last recorded137,985 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 137,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and both rear across axles (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2019 137,985 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and both rear across axles (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2018 133,901 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 133,901 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,756 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both top mounts front have slight play (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both front springs rusty (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes around rear axle rusty (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2017 126,754 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped under body (3.6.B.1)

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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

registration plate deteriorated both no plates poor condition (6.3.1d)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both top mounts front have slight play (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both front springs rusty (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked and perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes around rear axle rusty (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 108,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,678 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock in steering

rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2015 94,678 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock in steering

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,790 miles

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

play in steering and knocking noise

rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2014 88,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

play in steering

rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,769 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 82,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,948 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,893 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 69,893 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,280 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,501 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 60,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,768 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,754 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 43,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,855 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 RMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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