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EX04 BWE

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,726 mi
Last recorded80,726 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 BWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 80,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 80,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 63,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,115 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,338 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,704 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,143 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 31,140 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 28,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear outer tyre wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,210 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,306 miles

Front tyres starting to crack

INSP lamp illuminated

Oil Max. 1-2 ?

Rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 16 Nov 2012 24,301 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front tyres starting to crack

INSP lamp illuminated

Oil Max. 1-2 ?

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,218 miles

Front brake disc's slightly lipped.

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

Small cut on n/s/r tyre side wall.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 19,692 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 17,002 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,566 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,067 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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EX04 BWE is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,393 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 EX04 BWE, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX04 BWE registered?

EX04 BWE is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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