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EY03 LHP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,917 mi
Last recorded124,917 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 LHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 124,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,608 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 108,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,694 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,268 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 69,268 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,564 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 52,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,539 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 35,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,117 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,709 miles

Nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,515 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,473 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,207 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 16,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,455 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 LHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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