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EX04 DFF

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,354 mi
Last recorded125,354 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 DFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 125,354 miles

Nearside Front NSF Wheel arch trim adrift

Offside Front OSFinner CV boot leaking slightly

Vehicle presented for test with oil level very low (2ltr top up to reach min on dipstick)

Fail 28 Jan 2020 125,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front NSF Wheel arch trim adrift

Offside Front OSFinner CV boot leaking slightly

Vehicle presented for test with oil level very low (2ltr top up to reach min on dipstick)

Pass 23 Jan 2019 106,343 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion underside

Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,765 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wing plastic cover missing

Fail 12 Jan 2018 104,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear section (7.1.2)

Offside 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wing plastic cover missing

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,979 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,330 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 89,481 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,497 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 77,199 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,199 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 71,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,775 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 65,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,855 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,445 miles

bothside rear tyres worn from inner edges

offside front tyre worn from edges

Fail 6 Jan 2010 58,445 miles

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

bothside rear tyres worn from inner edges

offside front tyre worn from edges

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,602 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 52,602 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,370 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 42,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,311 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 DFF is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DFF, 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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EX04 DFF is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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