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AP03 HZJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2017

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

engine light on

Pass 18 Jun 2016 82,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 71,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,215 miles

Front brake discs worn, not considered excessively weakened or insecure

Offside front tyre & both rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 10 Jun 2014 64,176 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake discs worn, not considered excessively weakened or insecure

Offside front tyre & both rear tyres wearing edges

Offside steering rack end ball joint worn sufficiently to cause excess free play at steering wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,492 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge.

Offside steering rack end ball joint play, not considered excessive.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,296 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,039 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,673 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 16,661 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres uneven wear

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracks

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,080 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 HZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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