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AK53 DXJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,432 mi
Last recorded94,432 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 94,432 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 94,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 86,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2023 86,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2022 83,268 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Some ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 77,969 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 77,969 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 74,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Running gear (ie. axl. sub-frame ) showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2020 74,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Running gear (ie. axl. sub-frame ) showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted / heavy corrosion on o/s/f wishbone / heavy corrosion on suspension units x front subframe

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre / rear flexi hoses corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,727 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS / O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / O/S/R BELT COVER / WIPERS

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,463 miles

o/s/r belt cover / o/s/f brake pipe corroding / sill covers fitted/ corrosion on suspension units

Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,745 miles

O/S/R BELT COVER / SILL COVERS FITTED / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

VERY NSLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,034 miles

CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS / O/S/F FLEXI HOSE CORRODING / N/S/R TYRE 2.2MMON OUTER EDGE

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,091 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 62,058 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 62,058 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,385 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 58,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,990 miles

Cam-cover breather is perished.

Exhaust putty has been applied to mid section exhaust joint to repair a minor leak of exhaust system.

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Jan 2011 54,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Cam-cover breather is perished.

Exhaust putty has been applied to mid section exhaust joint to repair a minor leak of exhaust system.

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,086 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 40,450 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

knocking from near side steering

rear tyres tread slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,368 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,620 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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AK53 DXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 AK53 DXJ, 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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AK53 DXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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