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AP03 JJE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 JJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 81,460 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 81,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,076 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 74,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear sub frrame very rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2019 70,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear sub frrame very rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 70,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,939 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 68,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,243 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 25 Jun 2015 63,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,525 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,878 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 49,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,463 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 44,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,533 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 39,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 27,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,141 miles

rear silencer corroding.both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Fail 30 Jun 2006 15,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,383 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 JJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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