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AJ53 WVX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,706 mi
Last recorded42,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,706 miles

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

Rear hand brake cables poor condition

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2019 42,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear hand brake cables poor condition

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,817 miles

bonnet release handle broken, still opens via cable

Fail 26 Jul 2018 39,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet release handle broken, still opens via cable

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,617 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 30,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking poor condition

Offside Rear tyre cracking poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,999 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear hand brake cable poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2015 25,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear hand brake cable poor condition

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,253 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 24,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jul 2013 22,446 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,192 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 19,192 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 15,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 14,153 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 97,281 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 7,192 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 WVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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