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EX53 MPE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Turquoise Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,764 mi
Last recorded119,764 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 MPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 119,764 miles

Nearside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

lower gear box mount worn

Fail 7 Jun 2021 119,762 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

lower gear box mount worn

Pass 30 May 2020 118,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 116,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2018 113,750 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 109,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 102,471 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge smooth

slight blowing from exhaust down pipe flexi joint

Fail 18 May 2016 102,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge smooth

play in offside inner steering track arm inner joint

slight blowing from exhaust down pipe flexi joint

Pass 26 May 2015 96,723 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter perished cracked

Fail 22 May 2015 96,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

nearside inner cv gaiter perished cracked

Pass 14 May 2014 90,775 miles

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 14 May 2014 90,775 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 23 May 2013 81,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on 2mm worn on edge

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in nearside steering rack

slight blow from exhaust flexi joint

Pass 23 May 2013 81,586 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on 2mm worn on edge

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in nearside steering rack

slight blow from exhaust flexi joint

Pass 17 May 2012 72,727 miles

border line play in nearside inner track arm ball joint

Fail 16 May 2012 72,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

border line play in nearside inner track arm ball joint

end of offside rear coil spring broken off

Pass 23 May 2011 61,586 miles

lower effort to offside handbrake (half)

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

offside rear nearside front wheel rims buckled

slight free play at steering wheel to road wheels

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 23 May 2011 61,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

lower effort to offside handbrake (half)

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

offside rear nearside front wheel rims buckled

slight free play at steering wheel to road wheels

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 26 May 2010 55,256 miles

front and rear number plates water stained and delaminating

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 26 May 2010 55,256 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates water stained and delaminating

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 27 May 2009 48,491 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 14 May 2008 38,741 miles

front & rear number plates detoirated

nears ide rear tyre slightly out of shape

play in lower steering colume universal joints

Fail 14 May 2008 38,741 miles

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

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

front & rear number plates detoirated

nears ide rear tyre slightly out of shape

play in lower steering colume universal joints

Pass 18 May 2007 30,516 miles

play in steering coloume universal joints

slight play in inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 May 2006 22,555 miles

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

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 MPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Turquoise with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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