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AT53 BFJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,274 mi
Last recorded89,274 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2021 89,274 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement seized on axle and cable floppy causing bind rear (1.1.15 (e))

Emissions not tested large exhaust blow- lambda was excessively high when pipe put in rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing at centre silencer and front flexi joint rear silencer also poor condition rear silencer mount is innertube one side (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working so wipers not also been tested for clearance of water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end of gator ripped off so no way to secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face estimate 50% corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated very stiff to use - sloppy then stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes been sprayed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low and also rusty by fitment area (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and base of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills and underbody have slight surface corrosion in various places

brake pedal slightly spongy

front tyres different size to rears but match on each axle

loud knock front suspension

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,491 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,517 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rears beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 74,302 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rears beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,685 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 56,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,709 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,203 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,832 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,423 miles

rear exhaust mount broken and system rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,126 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,399 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 26,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,114 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,160 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 18,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,933 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,545 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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AT53 BFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AT53 BFJ, 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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AT53 BFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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