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AP52 JFZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,471 mi
Last recorded65,471 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 JFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 65,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front slightly split [standard blades (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,679 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 56,679 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,595 miles

advise o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,427 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 46,319 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 41,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perished slighty

Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,083 miles

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 37,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,947 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,593 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 18,593 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,779 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 11,017 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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AP52 JFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP52 JFZ, 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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What year was AP52 JFZ registered?

AP52 JFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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