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F5 WSS

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

115,627 mi
Last recorded115,627 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 WSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 115,627 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2026 61,305 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,912 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 115,289 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 51,722 miles

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

T.P.M.S light illuminated

Pass 19 Oct 2023 114,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 43,030 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 38,357 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 35,025 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 35,025 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,606 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 32,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper - Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper - Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 22,835 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,719 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,623 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 78,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,742 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,738 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,357 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 69,333 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,640 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 65,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,963 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,182 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,032 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 36,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,831 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing thin on inside

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,854 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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F5 WSS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 F5 WSS, 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 F5 WSS registered?

F5 WSS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is F5 WSS safe to buy?

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