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AO53 YXJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,952 mi
Last recorded51,952 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 51,952 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 51,951 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated , Both sides

Pass 13 Nov 2024 48,628 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 41,473 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 41,023 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 41,023 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure missing exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,907 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 40,907 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 40,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 40,497 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 40,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,458 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has Nail

Fail 12 Nov 2016 38,063 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has Nail

Pass 14 Nov 2015 36,867 miles

Exhaust box one of the rubber Mount is mising but not Adequately supported

Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,748 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 35,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,207 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 34,207 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 29,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,759 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 22,112 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,760 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,702 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,756 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 14,696 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 YXJ registered?

AO53 YXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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