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EP03 LZB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 LZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 102,459 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Slight play to nearside front steering rack end

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 97,012 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,523 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 90,506 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 87,392 miles

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

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 Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 79,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2011 79,953 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2010 75,931 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 66,906 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,126 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,287 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 LZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZB, 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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What year was EP03 LZB registered?

EP03 LZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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