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AO53 ZHJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,361 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,025 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 98,025 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 91,924 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 91,924 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 85,955 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 85,954 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 77,552 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 77,551 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 68,831 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 63,447 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,523 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seep from top of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,389 miles

Both front tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,221 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2014 22,054 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 22,054 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 18,907 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 18,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,899 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,890 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 14,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,565 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 12,843 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 ZHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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