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EY03 XZC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,627 mi
Last recorded112,627 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 XZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,910 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer CV Joint boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer CV Joint has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 108,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 103,788 miles

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable in rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

hand brake performance low

Pass 27 Jan 2018 99,829 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 94,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play in rack (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,706 miles

clutch pedel anti-slip regulation missing

engine oil leak (dripping on floor)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 90,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

clutch pedel anti-slip regulation missing

engine oil leak (dripping on floor)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 83,032 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 78,541 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 78,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,285 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 25 Jun 2013 72,283 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,992 miles

Wipers park randomly but can be cycled until parked correctly, meeting MOT requirements

Fail 19 Nov 2010 58,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wipers park randomly but can be cycled until parked correctly, meeting MOT requirements

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,253 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,821 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking up on outer wall

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,200 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate on inner tread sections. Not failable at this stage, however replacement is advised.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,392 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,110 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 38,110 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

EY03 XZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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