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FA03 HXU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,624 mi
Last recorded91,624 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 91,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2022 91,620 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 90,785 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,674 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 86,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,161 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 77,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,010 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 63,848 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,452 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on the outer sidewall's

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut too the outer sidewall area

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

Offside front tyre void of tread on the outer tread areas

Rear wiper blade split

Service light on

Spare tyre worn below the mimimum limit

Spare wheel rim damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2013 29,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres void of tread on the outer tread area

Both rear tyrtes are cracked on the outer sidewall area

Nearside front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut too the outer sidewall area

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

Rear wiper blade split

Service light on

Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,278 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on the outer tread areas

offside wiper blade split

service light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,670 miles

all tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 19,670 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

all tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,523 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 12,567 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 10,309 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 9,927 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,425 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 HXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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