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FD03 WJE

2003 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,951 mi
Last recorded106,951 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 WJE
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 106,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F, Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,888 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F, Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,961 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 98,961 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F & O/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,418 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F & O/S/F ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,721 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F & O/S/F ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 93,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F & O/S/F ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 82,962 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,673 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,827 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 61,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,809 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 54,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,341 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,050 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 43,050 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,072 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,679 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,672 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 21,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 14,857 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 14,857 miles

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

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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FD03 WJE is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 63,149 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 WJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD03 WJE is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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