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FA52 EEJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,535 mi
Last recorded80,535 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 EEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,535 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 80,534 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear under body and component corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2025 78,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear under body and component corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2024 76,381 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 76,381 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,304 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 75,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 74,206 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 74,206 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,030 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 73,030 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,195 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 72,195 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,983 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,412 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,465 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,042 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,033 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 58,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,995 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 55,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,351 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,264 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,891 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 46,891 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

nearside inner cv boot split

surface corrosion to front discs inner surface

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,197 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,201 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,505 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 32,505 miles

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

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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FA52 EEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FA52 EEJ, 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 FA52 EEJ registered?

FA52 EEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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