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AP03 JDZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,443 mi
Last recorded117,443 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 JDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 117,443 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has some perishing

oil leaking from engine/gearbox

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2016 117,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has some perishing

oil leaking from engine/gearbox

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,941 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 113,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both wiper blades deteriorated/split

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,659 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 109,659 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 100,459 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 100,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 93,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

ns and os steering arms have play

osr tyre 2mm

play in gear linkage mount

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs have damage to inner faces

exhaust heat sheld loose

o/s front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 30 Jun 2011 89,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs have damage to inner faces

exhaust heat sheld loose

o/s front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,432 miles

clutch peddal rudder missing

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s inner c/v boot split

slight play from n/s of rack

Fail 14 Jun 2010 81,364 miles

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

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

clutch peddal rudder missing

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s inner c/v boot split

slight play from n/s of rack

Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing slight steering knock inrack

Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing slight steering knock inrack

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 45,200 miles

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

clutch pedal antislip device missing.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,619 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 JDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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