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AJ54 RXL

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,802 mi
Last recorded80,802 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 RXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 80,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant Level Low

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,812 miles

slight earth problem rear lights rear coil springs corroded both front tyres low tread

Fail 18 Oct 2018 77,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open allowing dirt in (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt splits that opens up on turning wheel allowing dirt in (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play in inner tie rod ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is starting to perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both discolouring very slightly (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear tail lights are affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear are deteriorating slightly (0.1 (b))

coolant in bottle nearly empty

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,949 miles

slight play at steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2017 64,949 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked To Cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack Excessive Movement (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Aug 2017 64,832 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened ***parking brake*** (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened ***parking brake*** (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf/osf steering rack gaiter outer securing clips missing

osr tyre out of shape/splitting/tread starting to lift/aged***175/65R14-82T***

Fail 10 Aug 2016 57,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened ***parking brake*** (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened ***parking brake*** (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf/osf steering rack gaiter outer securing clips missing

osr tyre out of shape/splitting/tread starting to lift/aged***175/65R14-82T***

Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,016 miles

both cv boots perished o/s/r tyre perished n/sinner cv boot split

Fail 31 Jul 2015 55,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both cv boots perished

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2014 52,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,717 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 51,654 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 51,612 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 48,571 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split, but clears screen

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 21 May 2012 48,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade split, but clears screen

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,428 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 39,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 9,620 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 RXL is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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