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FA03 CMX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 CMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 118,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 108,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 100,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,869 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 89,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,197 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 87,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,112 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 83,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,457 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 75,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 75,356 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 70,825 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 70,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,950 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 66,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 51,492 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 51,492 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,417 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,417 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2008 39,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,437 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 32,435 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,279 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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FA03 CMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FA03 CMX, 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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FA03 CMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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