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EY03 XTS

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,481 mi
Last recorded139,481 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 XTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 139,481 miles

Central Front oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 126,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 21 Sep 2016 126,301 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 117,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 115,700 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 115,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,103 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,912 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,944 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 80,922 miles

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

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,504 miles

light corrosion front brake discs

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,860 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

signs of dampness around n/s/r back plate

Fail 30 Jul 2008 58,860 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

signs of dampness around n/s/r back plate

Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,323 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 7 Aug 2006 38,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,029 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 1 Mar 2006 34,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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 XTS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EY03 XTS, 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 EY03 XTS registered?

EY03 XTS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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