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FB03 LCG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,752 mi
Last recorded138,752 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 LCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 138,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms

Pass 5 Nov 2016 130,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

n/s/f tyre worn inneredge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 117,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,540 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 109,540 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,535 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 100,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,251 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,656 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,900 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child car seat installed to nearside rear seat at time of test, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 63,471 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,716 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,830 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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FB03 LCG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCG, 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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FB03 LCG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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