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GL53 VHH

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,989 mi
Last recorded155,989 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 155,989 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 135,089 miles

n/s front a/roll bar link upper boot repaired with tape

n/s track rod end slight play

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2012 115,973 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 115,972 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear bumper and foglamps insecure.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 113,699 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine rough

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to rear bumper

slight fault with offside front seat lock mech

Fail 11 Jan 2012 113,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

engine rough

slight front end damage

slight rear end damage

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,209 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 101,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 91,289 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 91,236 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,271 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GL53 VHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL53 VHH, 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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GL53 VHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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