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EP03 JLX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,287 mi
Last recorded117,287 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 JLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,287 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 117,252 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 106,269 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 106,134 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,795 miles

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

oil leak

slight free play in both rack arms

slight free play in n/s track rod end

Fail 23 Aug 2012 99,795 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

oil leak

slight free play in both rack arms

slight free play in n/s track rod end

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,409 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,583 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

knocking from steering

o/s door mirror glass loose

Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,248 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

knocking from steering

o/s door mirror glass loose

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,474 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 62,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,105 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,919 miles

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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EP03 JLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EP03 JLX, 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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EP03 JLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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