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AJ53 SXB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,159 mi
Last recorded121,159 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 121,159 miles

Rubber exhaust mount missing from tail pipe but system is still supported

Fail 16 Jul 2018 121,159 miles

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) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 109,887 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Oil leak GEARBOX ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 109,887 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 101,887 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to both rear shocks

Fail 27 Jun 2016 101,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,683 miles

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

Nearside headlamp poorly secured

Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,653 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,722 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 88,722 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,669 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 83,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,201 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,316 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 62,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,128 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 53,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,841 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,714 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,154 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 30,154 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,604 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 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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AJ53 SXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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