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FA03 EPJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,570 mi
Last recorded45,570 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 45,570 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 39,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 32,721 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 32,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 17 Oct 2022 28,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

possable fault rear gear box mount

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2021 26,985 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2020 23,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 22,863 miles

exhaust rear section corroded and in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2018 22,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear section corroded and in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2017 22,732 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking/ splitting, but not deep enough to expose cords

exhaust rear section is corroded and in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,575 miles

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,200 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,776 miles

all tyres cracking

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,316 miles

All tyres starting to crack inbetween tread

exhaust backbox corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,716 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 20,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,546 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,196 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,098 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 19,097 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,912 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 EPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

FA03 EPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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