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AV53 MDF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,871 mi
Last recorded77,871 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 77,871 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 66,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front outer pad looks low unable to see due to type of wheel fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 66,478 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort very low (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement both cables sized (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front outer pad looks low unable to see due to type of wheel fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 53,145 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 53,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 52,829 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 52,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 52,394 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,643 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,672 miles

Minor leak from exhaust mid silencer

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 R14 82T Matadoor (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2018 50,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Minor leak from exhaust mid silencer

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 R14 82T Matadoor (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2017 49,550 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2017 49,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,206 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 46,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,856 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 44,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,310 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 40,941 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,941 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,878 miles

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

o/s/f door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2009 32,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,540 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut on inner wall

Fail 8 Oct 2008 29,537 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,801 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre inner

Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,868 miles

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

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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AV53 MDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AV53 MDF, 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 AV53 MDF registered?

AV53 MDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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