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AM03 DXJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,794 mi
Last recorded190,794 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 DXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 190,794 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease,n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 179,886 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 161,252 miles

rear exhaust blowing slight

front brake disces has lip

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

front brake binding slight and offside rear hand brake cable corroded

slight chip on screen and front no plate has slight crack

slight noise from nearside rear w/bearing

slight oil leak from eng and slight leak from rack

slight play in rack ends and slight play in front lower b/joints

Fail 27 Jul 2011 161,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake binding slight and offside rear hand brake cable corroded

front brake disces has lip

rear exhaust blowing slight

slight chip on screen and front no plate has slight crack

slight noise from nearside rear w/bearing

slight oil leak from eng and slight leak from rack

slight play in rack ends and slight play in front lower b/joints

Pass 6 Aug 2010 143,899 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 143,895 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 128,809 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 128,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 106,950 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 106,950 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 86,750 miles

Front disc and pads look worn

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge near minimum limit

Pass 17 Jul 2006 67,320 miles

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

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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AM03 DXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM03 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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AM03 DXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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