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DF03 OTC

2003 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,856 mi
Last recorded129,856 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 OTC
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 129,856 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 117,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 108,170 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,088 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL OTHER PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 89,549 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded CENTER TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL OTHER PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 89,487 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 89,481 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged Over Axle Frayed / Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,959 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 30 Jan 2018 81,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Engine coolant below minimum

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,398 miles

NSF drop link rubber split

NSF wishbone front bush play

Rear wiper split

Fail 11 Jan 2017 75,357 miles

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

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

NSF drop link rubber split

NSF wishbone front bush play

Rear wiper split

Pass 31 Dec 2015 69,513 miles

oil level very low

Fail 19 Dec 2015 69,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil level very low

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,356 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,356 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,257 miles

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

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

advise slight play in gear linkage.advise slight tread cracks in o/s/r and n/s/r inner edges (not excess,no cord etc).

Fail 2 Jul 2009 21,257 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight play in gear linkage.advise slight tread cracks in o/s/r and n/s/r inner edges (not excess,no cord etc).

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,676 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,183 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 14,183 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 11,592 miles

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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DF03 OTC is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DF03 OTC, 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 DF03 OTC registered?

DF03 OTC is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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