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EX53 MFK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

36,956 mi
Last recorded36,956 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 MFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 36,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 36,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 24,369 miles

Rear exhaust hanger detached

slight exhaust leak at flexi

Fail 13 Apr 2023 24,367 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked at clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working only works when side lights not on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger detached

slight exhaust leak at flexi

Fail 8 Apr 2023 24,277 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Axle has its surface corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 20,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread aria (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose due to bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 20,455 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread aria (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose due to bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 20,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 20,420 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 20,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,346 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 20,130 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,792 miles

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

battery loose

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 19,787 miles

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

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

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

battery loose

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,159 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 19,159 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,210 miles

battery loose

Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,300 miles

battery loose

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,261 miles

Sill covers fitted unable to check sills for corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2013 16,246 miles

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

Front tyres sidewalls badley cracking

Rear tyres sidewalls badley cracking

Rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

Sill covers fitted unable to check sills for corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,028 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 15,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,805 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 12,803 miles

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

All Tyres Heavily Perishing. Advise Changing All 4 Tyres.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,264 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,288 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

some inbalance evident rear brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 8,784 miles

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 MFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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