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EX53 MYM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,462 mi
Last recorded96,462 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,462 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2020 96,462 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple areas (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 90,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 82,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s wiper leaves slight smear on windscreen

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2018 82,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s wiper leaves slight smear on windscreen

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Pass 4 May 2017 74,830 miles

Coolant leak ()

Cv grease over o/s front hub components

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,738 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Cv grease over o/s front hub components

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 May 2016 66,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear and centre box deteriorated (7.1.2)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres deteriorated

oil leak

play in steering inner joints

Fail 3 May 2016 66,674 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Inner 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 reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear and centre box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres deteriorated

oil leak

play in steering inner joints

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,005 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

slight blow from exhaust center section

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering

Fail 7 May 2014 56,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 56,930 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 53,519 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 8 May 2013 53,519 miles

slight blow on centre exhaust

Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,355 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,417 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,790 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 47,787 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,803 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,542 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,297 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 MYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MYM, 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 MYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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