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AO53 BFP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,539 mi
Last recorded109,539 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,539 miles

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

crack in bottom of offside of windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2017 109,539 miles

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

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

crack in bottom of offside of windscreen

Pass 13 May 2016 100,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 92,799 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 92,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 85,030 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 79,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2013 79,026 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2012 72,393 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 65,862 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 65,777 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 59,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,564 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 48,146 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,394 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 40,394 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,584 miles

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

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 BFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BFP, 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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What year was AO53 BFP registered?

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

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The MOT history for AO53 BFP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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