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EP53 WYR

2004 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,888 mi
Last recorded130,888 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette56,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP53 WYR
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 130,888 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (screenwash) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front (Driver's door lock sticking, but possible to open during test.)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (upper, rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Passenger door check strap worn.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (upper, rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 129,301 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Offside & nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 129,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Offside & nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 126,384 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 126,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute nearside and offside (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute nearside and offside (4.4.4 (a))

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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EP53 WYR is a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 56,974 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 Chevrolet Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EP53 WYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 22 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EP53 WYR is a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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