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EX53 MFE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,915 mi
Last recorded55,915 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 MFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 55,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 55,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,170 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,601 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,080 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 49,080 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,343 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 48,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,411 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,400 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 43,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,665 miles

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

both front window tinted.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,075 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 41,070 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,946 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,985 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,759 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 36,759 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,967 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,778 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 30,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,542 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,542 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 MFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

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

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