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FA03 JUF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,223 mi
Last recorded94,223 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 JUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 94,223 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 94,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 88,491 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 88,491 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

No water in radiator expansion tank

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,018 miles

Slight play detected in O/S and N/S steering tie arms when wheels on ground. Not excessive

very slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2014 82,018 miles

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

Slight play detected in O/S and N/S steering tie arms when wheels on ground. Not excessive

front pads appear low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

very slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,825 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 75,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2012 67,920 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 59,741 miles

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)

n/s/f inner c.v. gaitor leaking

rear silencer in poor condition and has a slight blow

Fail 22 Jul 2011 59,741 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

n/s/f inner c.v. gaitor leaking

rear silencer in poor condition and has a slight blow

Fail 21 Jul 2010 53,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s inner cv gaitor split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,897 miles

n/s inner cv gaitor split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,243 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 45,068 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 38,485 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 30,718 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 23,251 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 JUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JUF, 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 JUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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