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EX04 RGU

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,346 mi
Last recorded74,346 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 RGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 74,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked around both edges, advise replacement asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked around both edges, advise replacement asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked around both edges, advise replacement asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked around both edges, advise replacement asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,986 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,223 miles

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

Offside Outer CV joint gaiter leaking grease

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,400 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 71,398 miles

Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable failed during test (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,301 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,154 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 68,153 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,416 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

One horn button on steering wheel not working

Fail 6 Aug 2018 60,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

One horn button on steering wheel not working

Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,976 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges worn off (ON LIMIT) (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres very low of pressure so pumped them both up to enable brake roller test

Fail 18 Aug 2017 54,976 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges worn off (ON LIMIT) (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres very low of pressure so pumped them both up to enable brake roller test

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Right hand horn button not working

Windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,766 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 37,477 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,386 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 31,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,771 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2007 7,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RGU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

EX04 RGU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is EX04 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 RGU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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