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AP03 JHU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,141 mi
Last recorded79,141 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2022 79,141 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount prescribed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded has been painted unable to fully assess corrosion

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

engine light illuminated

Nearside mirror loose likely to fall from vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

engine bulk head corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

engine bulk head corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 71,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 68,219 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Body has slight corrosion GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION FOR AGE (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 68,219 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BATTERY AREA OF BULKHEAD DAMAGED BY LEAKING BATTERY ACID (6.1.B.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Body has slight corrosion GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION FOR AGE (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 65,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 65,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 62,338 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 62,338 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,722 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 58,722 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,937 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,937 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,153 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,029 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,036 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 42,036 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,912 miles

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

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

near sidehand brake cable starting to fray

Fail 25 Jun 2010 37,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,919 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,503 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 21,503 miles

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

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 JHU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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