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AP53 EXG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,228 mi
Last recorded89,228 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,228 miles

all brake pipes coverd in greese

slight blow on exhaust

slight crack in screen

slight play in both inner track rod ends

Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,186 miles

all four tyres close to limit

n/s track rod end slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2016 82,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 77,542 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 77,542 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 74,724 miles

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

Front wiper blades will need replacing soon

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,526 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 59,526 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,624 miles

boot split on osf antirool bar link.

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 54,624 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot split on osf antirool bar link.

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,723 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,876 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 44,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,542 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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AP53 EXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP53 EXG, 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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AP53 EXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 December 2003.

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