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AO03 FFE

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,585 mi
Last recorded148,585 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 148,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 148,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 145,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,266 miles

1,n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge 2,exhaust rear box starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2016 136,179 miles

1. Slight play in offside of steering rack.

2. Slight exhaust blow on rear silencer.

3. Slight damage to windscreen.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 136,160 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

1. Slight play in offside of steering rack.

2. Slight exhaust blow on rear silencer.

3. Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 6 May 2015 130,377 miles

1/ as per failure

Fail 5 May 2015 130,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight binding on offside rear brake. 3. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 9 May 2014 124,413 miles

1. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on edges. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 13 May 2013 119,249 miles

1.o/s/f tyre worn to limit on edges 2.slight wear in n/s/ steering rack 3.o/s/f wiper blade starting to split 4.hand brake travel on limit

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

Pass 10 May 2012 115,849 miles

1. Nearside front brake discs slightly pitted. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edges. 3. Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 8 May 2012 115,839 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 Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1. Nearside front brake discs slightly pitted. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edges. 3. Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 4 May 2011 112,793 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 May 2011 112,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 108,709 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

indicator switch worn

Fail 29 Apr 2010 108,709 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

indicator switch worn

Pass 24 Apr 2009 100,495 miles

slight grease leak n/s outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 14 Apr 2008 94,561 miles

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2008 94,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2007 87,049 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,963 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 74,963 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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AO03 FFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,850 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 FFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 FFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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