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AJ53 UEX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,190 mi
Last recorded101,190 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 101,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 101,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Silencer missing and noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 101,158 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rearbox non standard very noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 99,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe ON LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn joint near pedals, slight movement (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust slight leak from each end of the box (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside & offside rear shock absorber casings corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2020 89,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust slight leak from each end of the box (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside & offside rear shock absorber casings corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating / centre silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue engine area's

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has worn unevenly inner shoulder / side wall damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner shoulder / cut inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on the limit (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,996 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 56,108 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,540 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,896 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,119 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 48,617 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,690 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,631 miles

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

N/S/F inner cv boot has started to split

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,702 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,486 miles

2 X Front tyres close to legal limit

Front brakes getting low

Front discs grooved

Rear wiper split

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 UEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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