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AO53 WJM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,917 mi
Last recorded110,917 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 110,917 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front shocks slight mist of oil

nsr tyre worn low

screw in osf tyre

slight play osf steering arm

Fail 20 Nov 2014 110,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front shocks slight mist of oil

nsr tyre worn low

screw in osf tyre

slight play osf steering arm

Pass 29 Nov 2013 103,882 miles

rear no plate marked

slight play rack

Pass 1 Dec 2012 96,050 miles

slight play rack

Fail 30 Nov 2012 96,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cable rusty

slight play rack

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,207 miles

both cv boots damp

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2011 88,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both cv boots damp

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Dec 2010 76,935 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs poor

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,935 miles

front discs poor

Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,220 miles

both front tyres very much on limit

Fail 28 Nov 2009 67,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres very much on limit

Pass 22 Nov 2008 57,623 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 57,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,013 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)

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,705 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 38,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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 WJM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WJM, 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 WJM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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