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LB53 CYU

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

229,714 mi
Last recorded229,714 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 CYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 229,714 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens is broken emitting a white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3 out of 4 jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from compensator are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 229,049 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 228,993 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 224,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 216,692 miles

inner steering rack joints have play

oil leak

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Feb 2015 209,402 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2013 198,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 198,578 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2012 188,040 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 188,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 168,513 miles

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

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter splitting.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 168,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter splitting.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 145,219 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2010 145,219 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

charging light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2009 117,296 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 117,296 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel slightle binding

Pass 10 Dec 2007 104,462 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 104,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 82,064 miles

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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LB53 CYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc 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 LB53 CYU, 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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LB53 CYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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