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AO53 DZF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,695 mi
Last recorded189,695 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 189,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 180,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 168,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 158,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 148,065 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 136,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 126,837 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 126,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 116,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,632 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 104,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,752 miles

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

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

steering rack noisy and worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,432 miles

PLAY IN N/S/FRONT STEERING RACK ARM JOINT

Fail 24 Mar 2010 76,432 miles

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

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

PLAY IN N/S/FRONT STEERING RACK ARM JOINT

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,121 miles

ns and os steering arms have play in them.steering rack noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,133 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,515 miles

rear tyres ,tread uneven on the inner edge... †brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,103 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 DZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

AO53 DZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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