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EK53 JHL

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,741 mi
Last recorded143,741 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 JHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 143,741 miles

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2020 143,737 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested excess smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2019 141,256 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 141,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 136,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 136,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 128,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2016 120,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner drumstick has slight play

Offside Front Inner drumstick has slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 115,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 108,628 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 108,628 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 101,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,576 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 17 Aug 2012 94,914 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 94,914 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,312 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,182 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 70,182 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,053 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,870 miles

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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EK53 JHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK53 JHL, 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 EK53 JHL registered?

EK53 JHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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