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EX53 RXM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,077 mi
Last recorded100,077 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 RXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 100,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread becomeing poor (6.3.1d)

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

front brake pads unable to assess in full

rear exhust box becomeing poor

Pass 1 May 2015 95,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust in p[oor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2015 95,539 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust in p[oor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2015 95,537 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust in poor condition not leaking at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,797 miles

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust deterating

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 22 Sep 2014 89,797 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust deterating

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,299 miles

front n/plate damaged

o/s blade split on end

rear exhaust deterated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,627 miles

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

rear exhaust very rusty

rear hand brake cable x/rear axle rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,200 miles

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

front n/plate deterated

some corrorion on front disc

Fail 23 Sep 2011 84,200 miles

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

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

front n/plate deterated

some corrorion on front disc

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ns wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jun 2010 82,166 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ns wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,035 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/r unable to carry out full inpsection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2007 59,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,706 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,673 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 47,548 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 RXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

EX53 RXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EX53 RXM safe to buy?

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