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EX53 WOU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,374 mi
Last recorded93,374 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 93,374 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 78,715 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 78,705 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 76,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2019 73,295 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,925 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 69,919 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 64,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

hand brake hanging on (cable sticking in plastic slides)

Fail 30 May 2017 64,568 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

hand brake hanging on (cable sticking in plastic slides)

Pass 31 May 2016 63,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 63,958 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,174 miles

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 4 Jun 2015 59,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 45,672 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2013 45,672 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 37,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,352 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,129 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,077 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,544 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 15,950 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,196 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,391 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 WOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc 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 WOU, 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 WOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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