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AX03 FEP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,826 mi
Last recorded56,826 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,826 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil level low

Oil pressure switch leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 51,370 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil level low

Oil pressure switch leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,474 miles

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 43,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,687 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 39,687 miles

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

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

Engine oil low - 1 1/2 litres added

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,508 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre perishing/tread cracking

Passenger wiper blade has just started to split

Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,508 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre perishing/tread cracking

Passenger wiper blade has just started to split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,399 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking in the tread

Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,399 miles

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

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

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking in the tread

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,171 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 28,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 22,594 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,473 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 FEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FEP, 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 AX03 FEP registered?

AX03 FEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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