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EX53 LZL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 LZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,816 miles

engine has slight oil leak

under body is slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,757 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding

front gear box mount missing

Fail 21 Oct 2015 77,745 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding

front gear box mount missing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2013 75,867 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,524 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 64,130 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 56,658 miles

n/s/f drive shaft,inner cv boot is split.

oil leak on the engine

Fail 16 May 2009 56,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brakes have an imbalance of 25 per cent.

n/s/f drive shaft,inner cv boot is split.

oil leak on the engine

Pass 6 May 2008 40,270 miles

Battery insecure

inside mirror is missing

Fail 6 May 2008 40,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

16 per cent front brake imbalance

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads are getting low

inside mirror is missing

just passed the parking brake efficiency

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,392 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 24,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 24,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sills not checked due to plastic covers fitted

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 LZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 EX53 LZL, 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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EX53 LZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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