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FG03 ECV

2003 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,547 mi
Last recorded55,547 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 ECV
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 55,547 miles

rear axle very corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2021 55,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear shockers very corroded

rear axle very corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,568 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 48,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,450 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 41,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened steering rack mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 25,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,816 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 23,816 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,720 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 19,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,487 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 16,487 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,734 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 14,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,758 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 10,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 8,454 miles

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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FG03 ECV is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG03 ECV, 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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What year was FG03 ECV registered?

FG03 ECV is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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