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EY53 VMJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,954 mi
Last recorded82,954 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 28,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,484 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 81,482 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,830 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 79,828 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 74,864 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 74,864 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,316 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,085 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,268 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,166 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,190 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,332 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,040 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,213 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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EY53 VMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EY53 VMJ, 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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EY53 VMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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