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AX03 EBZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,595 mi
Last recorded108,595 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 EBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,595 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 108,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front number plate slightly damage but not likely to be missread

Oil leak ()

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

engine lamp on dash

slight corrosion on all brake pipes under bonnet

slight score in windscreen but not effecting view

Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,271 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,796 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside and nearside steering rack ends have slight play

rear axle surface corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 84,796 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside and nearside steering rack ends have slight play

rear axle surface corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,328 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 84,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,774 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Aug 2013 81,744 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2012 78,237 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 9 Apr 2011 76,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front track arms

Fail 9 Apr 2011 76,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil filler cap missing

slight play in both front track arms

Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,794 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 65,794 miles

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

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

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

nsf inner cv boot split and leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2009 55,852 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 55,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,507 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 38,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,097 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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AX03 EBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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