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AP03 OMZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,442 mi
Last recorded143,442 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 143,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 143,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,456 miles

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

nearside screen cracked outside the wipers area.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 135,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheelbearing slight noise

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 127,227 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough inner rack excessive play (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheelbearing slight noise

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 115,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,599 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,401 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,440 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,737 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 29,737 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 18,458 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin coming adrift and has minor leak of gases

Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,017 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 15,017 miles

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

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

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 OMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMZ, 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 OMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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