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EX53 MGO

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,736 mi
Last recorded63,736 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 MGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,736 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 63,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 62,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 62,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,640 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,888 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 59,888 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 8 Sep 2016 57,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,345 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 53,345 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,242 miles

centre seat belt has cable ties around it but still operates correctly

Fail 19 Sep 2012 48,242 miles

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

centre seat belt has cable ties around it but still operates correctly

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Sep 2011 39,284 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,352 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,785 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,823 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 21,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,618 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,334 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 MGO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

EX53 MGO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is EX53 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 MGO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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