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AU53 PZC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,838 mi
Last recorded105,838 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 105,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 104,498 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,520 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,243 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 99,240 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 93,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 93,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,026 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,483 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 82,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 72,471 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from flexable to wheel cylinder starting to corrode. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to flexable brake pipe starting to corrode. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from flexable to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Battery charging light on , battery not charging battery.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from flexable to wheel cylinder starting to corrode. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to flexable brake pipe starting to corrode. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,346 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

near side rear tyre has a minor cut in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,884 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 48,302 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,302 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,145 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,448 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,416 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,938 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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AU53 PZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AU53 PZC, 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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AU53 PZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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