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AP03 HSC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

101,276 mi
Last recorded101,276 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 101,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear coat in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven pad wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosion front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Aug 2020 101,220 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light light unit damaged showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear coat in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven pad wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosion front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,498 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 97,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens damaged showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Nearside and offside - strip/ clean / adjustment required (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 91,476 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white light fitted new orange bulb (note no lens fitted) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Cleaned jets (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Fitted a new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,348 miles

n/s/r tyre has perishing cracks in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2014 70,517 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,334 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,316 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,322 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 53,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 44,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 38,383 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,383 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 31,555 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 26,810 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,847 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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AP03 HSC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AP03 HSC, 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 HSC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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