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AO53 BCX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,424 mi
Last recorded107,424 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 BCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 107,424 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 107,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides as cable has broken (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s sill cover insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2025 103,256 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 103,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 98,959 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 98,959 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 95,135 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 91,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake balance close to limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,558 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 87,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,520 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,605 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,061 miles

crack in bottom of screen but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,512 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom

Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,051 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,228 miles

centre rear seat belt tight to operate

Fail 17 Jun 2014 44,228 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,610 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,813 miles

centre box cracked

hand brake cable weakened and deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2011 28,813 miles

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

centre box cracked

hand brake cable weakened and deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,772 miles

both front tyres getting down on tread

handbrake cables rusted

Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,418 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 9,475 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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AO53 BCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AO53 BCX, 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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AO53 BCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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