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EX53 LZA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,202 mi
Last recorded75,202 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 LZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 75,202 miles

Front both front tyres bald inner edge

Nearside Front N/S front cv boot weeping

Nearside Front slight play in N/S steering arm

Offside Rear 0/S/R Tyre cracked and perished

Fail 13 Jan 2018 75,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lights ,light output is severely reduced (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front both front tyres bald inner edge

Nearside Front N/S front cv boot weeping

Nearside Front slight play in N/S steering arm

Offside Rear 0/S/R Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 20 Jan 2017 91,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,187 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 61,187 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 50,721 miles

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

sill covers fitted, limiting view

tail exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,721 miles

sill covers fitted, limiting view

tail exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2014 47,673 miles

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

recommend check steering track

tail exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 47,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

recommend check steering track

tail exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2012 41,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both stering rack inner joints have slight play

offside wiper rubber split

Fail 4 May 2012 41,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both stering rack inner joints have slight play

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,387 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,011 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 33,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,455 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,412 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 31,412 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,718 miles

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

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

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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EX53 LZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,963 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 EX53 LZA, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX53 LZA registered?

EX53 LZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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