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EX53 RXR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,166 mi
Last recorded54,166 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 RXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 54,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 47,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and front fiexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 47,418 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and front fiexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 44,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

egine oil added

Fail 17 Dec 2022 44,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

egine oil added

Pass 18 Dec 2021 40,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 40,291 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 Front Outer Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 37,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box has crack in it (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 37,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box has crack in it (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 35,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 35,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 32,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 30,670 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished 185/55h15

Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,101 miles

Rear tyre slight perishing

knock in steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2017 27,101 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)

Rear tyre slight perishing

knock in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,122 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2014 13,677 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,464 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 11,296 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,401 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,331 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 RXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

EX53 RXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EX53 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 RXR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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