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FA03 YXF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,202 mi
Last recorded107,202 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 YXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,202 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 99,684 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 93,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,473 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

movement in offside wing mirror but not considered to be insecure

oil leak (transmission)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 86,473 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

movement in offside wing mirror but not considered to be insecure

oil leak (transmission)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,139 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 71,585 miles

front discs corroded

front pads low

n/s inner cv gaiter split

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Oct 2009 63,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 48,962 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 48,962 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 37,565 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 YXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF registered?

FA03 YXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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