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AO53 EBU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

73,584 mi
Last recorded73,584 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 73,584 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion front suspension components

Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,886 miles

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

corrosion front suspension components

corrosion rear axle

Fail 20 Sep 2023 69,875 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

coolant bottle empty

corrosion front suspension components

corrosion rear axle

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside tyres starting to scrub around inner tread.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape around tread

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant level low

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2022 64,799 miles

Front Steering rack insecure offside and nearside inner joints excessively worn/movement. May need joints or the steering rack itself is worn. knocking excessively (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside tyres starting to scrub around inner tread.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape around tread

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,119 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 51,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,328 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front tyres cracking

front tyres wearing low outer edges

ns outer sill slightly corroded

nsf coil spring corroded

nsf cv boot outer slightly perished

nsf tyre on 3mm

osf coil spring corroded

osf cv boot outer slightly perished

osf tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,810 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 46,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,894 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 45,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,550 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,091 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 42,089 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,965 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 38,963 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,312 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,531 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,012 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 27,010 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,097 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 24,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 21,302 miles

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

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,302 miles

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,860 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 EBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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