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FA03 DXW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,487 mi
Last recorded74,487 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 74,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,622 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 65,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,571 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cables fraying at quadrants (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 57,571 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cables fraying at quadrants (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,358 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 50,290 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,048 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,449 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,948 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 40,946 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,077 miles

offside rear tyre slightly split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,817 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 27,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,021 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2009 25,021 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,321 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,137 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,435 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 DXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DXW, 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 FA03 DXW registered?

FA03 DXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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