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EX53 MFZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,652 mi
Last recorded120,652 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 120,652 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 112,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 101,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,786 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing becoming noisy

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 95,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing becoming noisy

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,701 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing becoming noisey

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom left hand corner (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 91,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing becoming noisey

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom left hand corner (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 82,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,855 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,834 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,301 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,620 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,219 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear inner tyre treads worn low,uneven wear

Fail 1 Sep 2008 39,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear inner tyre treads worn low,uneven wear

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,317 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 MFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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