MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wipers smeraing.
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wing/wheel arch damage.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm. Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
Corrosuion to exhaust, coils and brake pipes
Rear tyres wearing
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosuion to exhaust, coils and brake pipes
Rear tyres wearing
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
knocking noise heard at steering wheel
Emissions not tested no oil reading on dipstick (7.4.B.1)
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both sidelight bulbs (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (1.1.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
knocking noise heard at steering wheel
o/s/f tyre old (16years )
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine management light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine management light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
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EP03 LYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LYJ, 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 LYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 August 2003.
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