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AO53 NJF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,086 mi
Last recorded135,086 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 135,086 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch plastic cover missing

Fail 21 Dec 2016 135,086 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch plastic cover missing

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 134,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2016 134,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 127,174 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 127,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,063 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust heat sheild loose, rear end

right front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 26 Jun 2012 112,063 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust heat sheild loose, rear end

right front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2011 97,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blades spilt

Fail 22 Jun 2011 97,186 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front wiper blades spilt

Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,094 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,539 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge,

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

o/side front wiper slightly split.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 70,940 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge,

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

o/side front wiper slightly split.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,889 miles

Opaque windscreen sticker encroaching into swept area

Park brake hard to apply when recording effort.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,261 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 27,261 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 NJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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