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FA03 EFF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,015 mi
Last recorded59,015 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 59,015 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 59,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,653 miles

Exhaust system is getting corroded and weak.

Handbrake cables are getting corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Off side rear wheel bearing is getting slightly noisy but does not feel rough when rotated yet.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 53,442 miles

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

Exhaust system is getting corroded and weak.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake cables are getting corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Off side rear wheel bearing is getting slightly noisy but does not feel rough when rotated yet.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake cables are getting corroded.

Near side rear tyre is getting perished.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Some play in steering rack inner joints.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres are getting perished

handbrake cables are getting corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres are getting perished and starting to split

handbrake cables are getting corroded

near side front tyre is getting perished and starting to split on the sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake cables are getting corroded

rear tyres are getting perished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,777 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,430 miles

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

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

off side handbrake cable is getting corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,247 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both steering rack inner bushes have slight play/wear.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 26,244 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both steering rack inner bushes have slight play/wear.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,626 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 19,626 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,428 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,036 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 EFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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