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FH53 EJK

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,190 mi
Last recorded133,190 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 133,190 miles

offside rear brake binding

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

rear suspension corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 May 2019 133,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working NEARSIDE (3.5 (a))

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

offside rear brake binding

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

rear suspension corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2018 129,255 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 10 May 2018 129,250 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated NEARSIDE (2.6.1)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi-pipe blowing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Feb 2017 124,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s h/brake cable frayed

steering clonking

Fail 9 Feb 2017 124,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s h/brake cable frayed

steering clonking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 118,821 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 117,302 miles

Front windscreen damaged from wiper blades

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear 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 22 Mar 2012 111,347 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 111,347 miles

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

minor scratches on screen

n/s/f door mirror temp plastic glass fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2012 110,308 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,323 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 55,321 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise both cv joints need repacking with grease

advise rear tyres ratcheted/worn

Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,825 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 39,825 miles

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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FH53 EJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,850 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 Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH53 EJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH53 EJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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