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AJ53 ZJU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,742 mi
Last recorded97,742 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,742 miles

Exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Front brake discs corroded and wearing advise replacement

Front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Play in steering rack

Rear tyre treads cracked

Slight movement offside front suspension arm bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2018 97,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Front brake discs corroded and wearing advise replacement

Front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Play in steering rack

Rear tyre treads cracked

Slight movement offside front suspension arm bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,680 miles

Child seat fitted

Front brake discs corroded

Slight movement both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2017 94,597 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted

Front brake discs corroded

Slight movement both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 90,181 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,967 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 86,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,151 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 83,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,536 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 74,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,110 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,110 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,475 miles

O/S/F CV gaitor becoming insecure.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,307 miles

Front brake pads getting low.Borderline MOT pass

N/S/F CV gaitor clip broken.

N/S/F wheel rim damaged.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,591 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Small chip in front screen.

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 ZJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc 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 ZJU, 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 ZJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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