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AK53 JXA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

98,782 mi
Last recorded98,782 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 98,782 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 97,330 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

HAND BRAKES MET MIN REQ 16%

Fail 30 Sep 2022 97,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. ODD WHEEL SIZES (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

HAND BRAKES MET MIN REQ 16%

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,831 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED/TEMP REPAIRED ...

FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ....

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED/TEMP REPAIRED ...

FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ....

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,807 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE TO DRUM CORRODED ........

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ...............

exhaust temp repaired ..............

Fail 18 Sep 2020 93,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE DRUM .. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE TO DRUM CORRODED ........

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ...............

exhaust temp repaired ..............

Pass 18 Sep 2019 92,007 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 91,991 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 81,574 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe to drum ...

handbrake meet min req 16%..

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,306 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 77,303 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,765 miles

both rear shockers

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shockers

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 72,128 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,510 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2014 69,507 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2013 67,688 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,688 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,860 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,448 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 54,446 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel just over 50%

Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2008 26,492 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,691 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 JXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AK53 JXA, 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 JXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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