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EX04 BWY

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

38,860 mi
Last recorded38,860 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 38,860 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 38,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 36,370 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 36,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 30,554 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter corroded ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,014 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 29,014 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged across axel. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 28,628 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 28,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,215 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,499 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 27,470 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 27,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 26,002 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,689 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,805 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,542 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,288 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 17,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,144 miles

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

hand brake cable corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 16,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake cable corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,652 miles

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

front windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 10 Mar 2010 14,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,885 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bottom of screen cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,114 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 11,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 8,760 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 BWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

EX04 BWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is EX04 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 BWY shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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