MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rubber exhaust mount missing from tail pipe but system is still supported
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rubber exhaust mount missing from tail pipe but system is still supported
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ENGINE ()
Oil leak GEARBOX ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ENGINE ()
Oil leak GEARBOX ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion to both rear shocks
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
chip in screen
coolant low
corrosion to both rear shocks
exhaust heatsheild poorly secured
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside headlamp poorly secured
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake imbalance high
Nearside headlamp poorly secured
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
imbalance on rear brakes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
imbalance on front brakes
imbalance on rear brakes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
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AJ53 SXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?
AJ53 SXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 November 2003.
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