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ET03 FXB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,254 mi
Last recorded92,254 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 FXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2015 92,254 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 92,254 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013
Fail 6 Mar 2013

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 82,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,880 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

mileage not illuminated

nearside inner C.V gaitor split

oil low

Fail 16 Sep 2010 77,880 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

mileage not illuminated

nearside inner C.V gaitor split

oil low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both inner cv boots slight leakage of grease

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn

front wipers slightly smeary

n/s/f outer cv boot slight leakage

n/s/r for lamp damaged

o/s door mirror glass slightly loose fitting

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod lower gaitor split

o/s/r tyre slight cracking and distorsion

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,648 miles

centre silencer is cracked and blowing slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2008 59,647 miles

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

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

centre silencer is cracked and blowing slightly

nearside inner cv gaiter is split and leaking lubricant

Pass 21 Jul 2007 44,707 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre balled on inner edge and slihgtly cracking/perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2007 44,707 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre balled on inner edge and slightly cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,578 miles

Slight distortion on nearside rear tyre

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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ET03 FXB 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 64.3%.

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 ET03 FXB, 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 ET03 FXB registered?

ET03 FXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is ET03 FXB safe to buy?

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