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EY53 YPF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,406 mi
Last recorded86,406 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 YPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 86,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,896 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 80,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,713 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washers poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 72,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster on lamp not working (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washers poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,888 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 69,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,679 miles

Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 67,677 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,755 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 64,753 miles

Nearside Inner 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,166 miles

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

Pass 1 Jan 2015 50,100 miles
Fail 1 Jan 2015 50,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,563 miles

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

drivers wiper incorrect length

Fail 6 Jan 2014 42,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

drivers wiper incorrect length

Pass 2 Jan 2013 35,401 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 35,401 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,372 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,817 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 26,817 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,724 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,614 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 14,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 10,953 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 9,926 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 YPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YPF, 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 YPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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