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ET53 GWM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,067 mi
Last recorded81,067 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 GWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 81,067 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 72,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 72,821 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,637 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 59,575 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,177 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 48,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,316 miles

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

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,604 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

tow bar partially covers lower section of no.plate

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,614 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,901 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 GWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GWM, 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 ET53 GWM registered?

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

Is ET53 GWM safe to buy?

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