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AX03 JXU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,063 mi
Last recorded96,063 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 JXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,226 miles

Exhaust system deteriated

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,758 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 83,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,444 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 77,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,220 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 71,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,470 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,470 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,340 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 61,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n.s.r tyre heavily perished on sidewall and in tread ribs

o.s.f tyre worn on both edges

o.s.r tyre heavily perished on sidewall and in tread ribs

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n s r tyre perished on outer sidewall and on outer edge

o s r tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,790 miles

nearside inner C,V. gaiter split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,059 miles

NEARSIDE INNER C. V. GAITER SPLIT

Fail 21 Sep 2009 56,059 miles

NEARSIDE INNER C. V. GAITER SPLIT

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,344 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 50,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,051 miles

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

clutch worn

engine burning oil

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 JXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX03 JXU, 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 JXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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