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EU53 DFP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,892 mi
Last recorded120,892 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,892 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 120,892 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 114,731 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL HOSES, FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOW EFFORT (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDES (2.7.2a)

STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

WIPERS WORN

Fail 24 Nov 2015 114,725 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL HOSES, FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE & REAR JOINT CORRODED (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOW EFFORT (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDES (2.7.2a)

STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

WIPERS WORN

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 111,110 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,947 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

slight play found in front wheels

Fail 15 Nov 2013 100,947 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

slight play found in front wheels

Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,504 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 92,502 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,071 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 71,525 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,610 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,147 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar upper ball joint dust cover split

Fail 11 Nov 2008 44,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar upper ball joint dust cover split

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,822 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,515 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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EU53 DFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EU53 DFP, 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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EU53 DFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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