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EY03 LHG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,489 mi
Last recorded32,489 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 LHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 32,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 32,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement brake binding after use (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 31,949 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 31,012 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 29,975 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 29,974 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 28,823 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 27,629 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroding

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 27,629 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 26,715 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 26,715 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 25,800 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 25,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 24,903 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 23,858 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 23,088 miles

Front Inner brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,379 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,515 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 20,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 19,415 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust outer skin holed and corroded

front tyres at 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,415 miles

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

exhaust outer skin holed and corroded

front tyres at 3mm

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,423 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,622 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 16,622 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,296 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 14,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,735 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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EY03 LHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY03 LHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY03 LHG registered?

EY03 LHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EY03 LHG safe to buy?

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