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FX51 ESC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,249 mi
Last recorded110,249 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 ESC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 110,249 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 110,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,681 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 101,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,996 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 86,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (1.8)

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,617 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 85,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,915 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 83,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,785 miles

adv offside front brake tight to turn and pads appear to be wearing quicker than nearside

adv slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,785 miles

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

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

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

adv offside front brake tight to turn and pads appear to be wearing quicker than nearside

adv slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

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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FX51 ESC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 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 Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX51 ESC, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX51 ESC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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