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EX53 MFV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 MFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,646 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,057 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play at steering wheel ()

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front c.v boot slight deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,287 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play at steering wheel ()

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front c.v boot slight deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,325 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,325 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,411 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 83,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,420 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front inner brake pads getting low

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 79,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front inner brake pads getting low

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering arm inner joints

Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,917 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering arm inner joints

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,711 miles

Both headlamps cloudy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 73,711 miles

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

Both headlamps cloudy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,386 miles

Both front wipers split.

Both rear tyre tread depths measure 3mm.

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 69,381 miles

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

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

Both front wipers split.

Both rear tyre tread depths measure 3mm.

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,002 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,002 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,096 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 58,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,859 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 41,975 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate slightly obscure

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,975 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly obscure

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,624 miles

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,268 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 26,268 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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 MFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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