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FM03 XSX

2003 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,526 mi
Last recorded85,526 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XSX
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 85,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,224 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 79,224 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,681 miles

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

headlamp lens covers fitted

n/s/rack end has slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2015 73,681 miles

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

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

headlamp lens covers fitted

n/s/rack end has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,167 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,166 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,931 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 61,931 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,347 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 56,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,469 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 38,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,166 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,731 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked and perished.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,282 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 32,582 miles

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

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

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 12 Jul 2007 27,028 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,348 miles

both front and rear tyre treads slightly cracked.

Fail 17 Jul 2006 21,348 miles

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

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

both front and rear tyre treads slightly cracked.

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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FM03 XSX is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FM03 XSX, 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 FM03 XSX registered?

FM03 XSX is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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