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AP03 HRR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 83,841 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 83,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,362 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,503 miles

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

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

light under body corrosion to rear

Fail 26 Jul 2023 81,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

light under body corrosion to rear

Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,325 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,855 miles

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 77,855 miles

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

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner door handle loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,906 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 73,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,810 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,696 miles

childseat fitted to n/s rear unable to check seat belt

n/s front wheel has slight buckel on inside edge

o/s drop link clip that secures gaiter broken away

o/s front track rod end has quite a lot of play but not excessive

o/s front wiper blade split slightly

o/s rear tyre slghtly perished on outter side wall

slight blow exhaust back box joint

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre sightly perrished

o/s/r tyre heavily perrished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,934 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre sidealls perrished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,120 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 11 Jul 2011 63,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

19% rear brake imbalance

front brake discs corroded and flaking

rear brakes noisey

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs pitted and flaking

exhaust system corroded

play in both steering arms

Fail 1 Jul 2010 55,842 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs pitted and flaking

exhaust system corroded

play in both steering arms

Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,238 miles

Chip in windscreen within MOT limits

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight fraying to handbrake cable

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,449 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,079 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 25,540 miles

nail in tyre

speedometer not illuminated

Fail 13 Apr 2006 24,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

speedometer not illuminated

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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AP03 HRR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP03 HRR, 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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AP03 HRR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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