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AX03 EBC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,189 mi
Last recorded110,189 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 EBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 110,189 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 110,168 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 97,326 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dip beam deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2021 97,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dip beam deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,602 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 86,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,038 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2019 80,038 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Jan 2018 76,630 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,915 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 74,915 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted

Offside Front seat does not tilt

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 14 Jul 2015 69,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,417 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,348 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,239 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 52,239 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,891 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 47,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake discs in very poor condition

Oil filler cap missing

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,356 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 43,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Jul 2009 40,339 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres very perished just acceptable

Fail 11 Jul 2008 37,250 miles

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

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

front tyres tread cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,250 miles

front tyres tread cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,786 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 34,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,651 miles

knock from steering column or rack

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,930 miles

brake pads look low ???

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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AX03 EBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AX03 EBC, 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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AX03 EBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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