MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front front spot lamps not working .
Nearside Front front spot lamp insecure requires attention .
Rear fuel filter corroded recommend replacement .
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing . (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex damaged and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front front spot lamps not working .
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front front spot lamp insecure requires attention .
Nearside Front tyre / worn low outer edge . recommend replacement . 185/55/r15
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn bald outer edge / cracks developing in outer edge . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear fuel filter corroded recommend replacement .
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre stop light not working
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both door mirrors slightly damaged
fuel filter corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre stop light not working
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both door mirrors slightly damaged
fuel filter corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake discs worn and pads look low
fuel filter corroded
n.s.r. tyre walls cracking and tread low
radiator leaking
tread low o.s.f. and o.s.r.tyres
o.s.f. inner tyre wall cracking
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake discs worn and pads look low
fuel filter corroded
n.s. mirror broken
n.s.r. tyre walls cracking and tread low
radiator leaking
tread low o.s.f. and o.s.r.tyres
o.s.f. inner tyre wall cracking
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges and statting to step
engine very low on oil and had to put 2Lts
n.s. mirror insecure
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges and statting to step
engine very low on oil and had to put 2Lts
n.s. mirror insecure
rear footbrake effort low
battery insicure
handbrake effort on off side getting low
near side rear tyre cracking
off side front shock absorber has slight misting of oil
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
battery insicure
handbrake effort on off side getting low
near side rear tyre cracking
off side front shock absorber has slight misting of oil
coolant jar empty
fronr drive shaft knocking
n.s. inner cv gator split
n.s. mirror missing
n.s. wiper split
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
air box loose
front fogs inoperative
gear linkage loose
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
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AV53 DUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AV53 DUJ, 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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AV53 DUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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