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FB03 LCZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,059 mi
Last recorded114,059 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 LCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,059 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 114,042 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 105,392 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front both Macpherson strut: mounting slightly play

Offside Front tyre has scrubbing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (cut`s on side wall ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2020 105,392 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front both Macpherson strut: mounting slightly play

Offside Front tyre has scrubbing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (cut`s on side wall ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 96,943 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,051 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak recommend repairs ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,092 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 84,089 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,230 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,230 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,039 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 63,953 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 55,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,580 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,966 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,964 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,590 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,230 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,322 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 LCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FB03 LCZ, 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 LCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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