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EX04 BYR

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

29,544 mi
Last recorded29,544 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 BYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,544 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 29,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 24,768 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 23,826 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 23,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 23,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,042 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 21,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 19,688 miles

Both rear handbrake cables wearing in cable guides but no cords broken

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 19,686 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Both rear handbrake cables wearing in cable guides but no cords broken

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 19,225 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 19,179 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,478 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2011 12,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 8,953 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 8,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 6,062 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 6,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 BYR is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EX04 BYR, 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 BYR registered?

EX04 BYR is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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