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AJ54 CGU

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,464 mi
Last recorded141,464 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 141,464 miles

Both front head lights slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2019 125,505 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 125,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low d (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,417 miles

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)

both rear tyres perishing

chip in windscreen n/s

Fail 10 Feb 2017 106,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

both rear tyres perishing

chip in windscreen n/s

Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges and close to limit

both rear tyres perishing due to age (2004)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 89,581 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges and close to limit

both rear tyres perishing due to age (2004)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,660 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 74,656 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,719 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 69,719 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,085 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 49,085 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,161 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,748 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,270 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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AJ54 CGU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,393 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 AJ54 CGU, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ54 CGU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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