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AJ54 DLZ

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 DLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2017 96,012 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear middle (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both. (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking and worn inner edge.

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

engine warning lamp on.

front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,376 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine warning lamp on

Fail 30 Nov 2016 87,376 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine warning lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,185 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 80,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,967 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,491 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 58,491 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,664 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 49,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,858 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside exterior mirror taped up

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,221 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 37,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,222 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 DLZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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