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EX53 PGV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,058 mi
Last recorded127,058 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 PGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 127,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 170,549 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 105,848 miles

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

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

o/s track control arm has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,048 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,177 miles

front disc and pads poor condition

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Fail 17 Dec 2012 91,177 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 rear ex mount missing

front disc and pads poor condition

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2012 91,172 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

1 rear ex mount missing

inbalance at front brakes

oil switch leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in rack

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,459 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,340 miles

n/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f brake pads low

o/s/f tyre low on edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,293 miles

175 65 14 t

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

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

marks on bodywork

no service book

rear tyres very uneven

Fail 23 Oct 2007 45,293 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

175 65 14 t

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

marks on bodywork

n/s mirror damaged

n/s rear seat back doesnt fold forward

no service book

rear tyres very uneven

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre damaged

spare wheel damaged

water pump leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,528 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 PGV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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