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EY04 ZJU

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,563 mi
Last recorded139,563 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 ZJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 139,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 134,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 134,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 123,714 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 123,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,752 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 103,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 91,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,701 miles

Play in N/S inner steering rack joint.

Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,531 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,597 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 68,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,988 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 64,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,525 miles

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

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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EY04 ZJU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,393 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 EY04 ZJU, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY04 ZJU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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