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ET53 GVW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,345 mi
Last recorded93,345 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 GVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 93,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 83,515 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,981 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 68,696 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,719 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,208 miles

timing chain noisey

Fail 30 Apr 2012 54,208 miles

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

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

timing chain noisey

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 46,205 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,071 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 36,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,483 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 28,483 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,179 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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ET53 GVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ET53 GVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET53 GVW?

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What year was ET53 GVW registered?

ET53 GVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is ET53 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 GVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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