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ET53 GWC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,911 mi
Last recorded82,911 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 GWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 82,911 miles

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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe rack mount (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter corroded

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2016 81,472 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter corroded

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,883 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 74,883 miles

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)

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

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)

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 70,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f bottom ball joint greasy

N/s/f track rod end greasy

N/s/f tyre perished

N/s/f wiper blade split on ends

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 69,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f bottom ball joint greasy

N/s/f track rod end greasy

N/s/f tyre perished

N/s/f wiper blade split on ends

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,129 miles

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,990 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,012 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,639 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,987 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has high and low wearing tread on iner edge

nearside rear tyre has perrished cuts

offside rear tyre has perrished cuts

Fail 7 Jan 2009 46,987 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has high and low wearing tread on iner edge

nearside rear tyre has perrished cuts

offside rear tyre has perrished cuts

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,753 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 40,753 miles

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

slight play from steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,631 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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ET53 GWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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