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EX53 MDZ

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,313 mi
Last recorded104,313 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 MDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 104,313 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Strut top mount slight movement

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 104,086 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Strut top mount slight movement

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,673 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlights slightly hazzy beam image

n/s non obligatory mirror cracked

Pass 9 May 2014 83,963 miles

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

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)

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2014 83,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,794 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 66,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,882 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN AND PITTED

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

N,S,R TYRE 2-3ML

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE N,S MIRROR

Fail 24 Feb 2011 48,882 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT DISCS WORN AND PITTED

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

N,S,R TYRE 2-3ML

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE N,S MIRROR

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,389 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall perished & cracking

o/s/front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall perished & cracking

o/s/front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,388 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,635 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,596 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 19,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MDZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX53 MDZ, 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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EX53 MDZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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