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BG53 VFJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,202 mi
Last recorded79,202 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,202 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 79,202 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has nail in it

oil leak?

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,193 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 70,193 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f inner c.v.gaiter split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,149 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,149 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

front wheel trims missing

n/s/r tyre inner wall slight damage

pipe hanging down under car

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,470 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 49,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight cut near side rear tyre side wall

Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,999 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 39,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,771 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)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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BG53 VFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,850 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG53 VFJ registered?

BG53 VFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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