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AP03 JZX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,026 mi
Last recorded107,026 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 JZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 107,026 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged.

sill covers fitted

steering side rods inner joints worn

Fail 8 Nov 2016 107,026 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged.

sill covers fitted

steering side rods inner joints worn

Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter body very rusty - could leak at any moment

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 102,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter body very rusty - could leak at any moment

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,696 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 99,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 89,571 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 85,314 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f inner disc corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

stone chips to screen

Fail 21 Nov 2011 85,314 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/f inner disc corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper split

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

stone chips to screen

Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,010 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner disc corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,486 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,798 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished

brake fluid below max

front pads wearing thin

n/s inner cv boot split

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,932 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers

Fail 11 Dec 2007 27,932 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,602 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 22,600 miles

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

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,485 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 JZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JZX, 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 JZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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