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AO03 FFP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,369 mi
Last recorded100,369 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 100,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2020 100,368 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,945 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 91,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,547 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,180 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 64,180 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,864 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 53,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both rea tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,191 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,191 miles

Nearside 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,734 miles

both rear tyre cracked on tread

Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,629 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,476 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 22,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,421 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 3,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 2,435 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 476 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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AO03 FFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO03 FFP, 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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AO03 FFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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