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AJ53 RMZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,654 mi
Last recorded56,654 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 56,654 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 56,654 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,657 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2019 55,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,070 miles

E.M.L on

Fail 16 Feb 2018 54,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged foulin: onto tyre (3.4.3)

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

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

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)

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

E.M.L on

Pass 19 Feb 2017 52,590 miles

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

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

engine failure warning light on

nearside front wheel ABS wire damaged but ABS warning light does not show a fault

Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,318 miles

Nail in N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,252 miles

Fuel filter corroded, not leaking

Front wipers smearing

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

Fail 22 Feb 2015 48,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front wipers smearing

Fuel filter corroded, not leaking

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,404 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust in poor condition

fuel filter corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2014 46,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust in poor condition

fuel filter corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2013 44,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 44,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,966 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 41,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 39,343 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 39,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,632 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,530 miles

n/s outer cv boot showing signs of leaking grease

n/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge and has slight tyre wall damage

o/s upper drop link gaitor split

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking due too age

slight tyre wall damage too o/s/f outer section

Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,465 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 RMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RMZ, 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 RMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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