CarVerify

Free Car Check

FB03 LBJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,874 mi
Last recorded142,874 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 LBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 142,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 140,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 140,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 137,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,155 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 133,155 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 126,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

lift in front upper suspension mountings

nearside front tyre tread worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 117,461 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

ofside front tyre low on tread

slight roughness front drivetrain

Fail 16 Sep 2014 117,461 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

ofside front tyre low on tread

slight roughness front drivetrain

Pass 2 Sep 2013 114,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 111,165 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 111,165 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 106,422 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 102,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 101,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 88,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 78,734 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,162 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FB03 LBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FB03 LBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FB03 LBJ?

You can check the full history of FB03 LBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FB03 LBJ registered?

FB03 LBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is FB03 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 LBJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FB03 LBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FB03 LBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.