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AY53 GLJ

2003 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GLJ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 83,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,614 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 70,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,006 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,874 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,948 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Exhaust rubbers missing , exhaust secure

Slight Rear brake imbalance

Fail 2 Feb 2016 53,915 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Exhaust rubbers missing, exhaust secure

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2016 53,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust rubbers missing, exhaust secure

Front brake discs wearing advise replacement

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Slight play Nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,216 miles

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2015 51,059 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,859 miles

slight drag on off side rear wheel

slight movement in near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,067 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,228 miles

rear exhaust poor

Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,193 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust poor

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,541 miles

rear exhaust rusty

slight seep from off side c/v boot clip

Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,125 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,334 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,505 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 23,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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AY53 GLJ is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 63,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 GLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY53 GLJ registered?

AY53 GLJ is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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