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AP03 LLJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,477 mi
Last recorded175,477 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 175,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 175,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 160,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

full sill trims fitted, not allowing access for inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2019 166,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

full sill trims fitted, not allowing access for inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2018 156,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cv boot inner clip detatched

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot twisted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 156,305 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cv boot inner clip detatched

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot twisted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 148,933 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear registration plate damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2017 148,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear registration plate damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2016 141,117 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 134,910 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 134,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 128,520 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,299 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 122,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 114,702 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 109,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn on inside edge

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jun 2011 109,643 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn on inside edge

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 101,031 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,592 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2006 47,801 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre starting to wear un even on inne edge

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 LLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LLJ, 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 LLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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