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AO53 BFJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,920 mi
Last recorded65,920 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 BFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 65,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 65,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 64,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2024 64,561 miles

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 63,283 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 63,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,851 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 61,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 60,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 59,155 miles

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

Rear axle corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2020 59,154 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,098 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 58,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps [removed covers] (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens cover slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 56,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens cover slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,219 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,429 miles

exhaust corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,098 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,144 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,689 miles

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

Rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,118 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished / feathered on inner edge and have various cuts in tread

engine breather hose swollen and perished

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,333 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 32,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,582 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,381 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,487 miles

front tyres 3mm

knock from steering rack

rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,598 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 BFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BFJ, 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 BFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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