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MW53 FDX

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,479 mi
Last recorded157,479 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 FDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 157,479 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 156,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 156,161 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 155,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 155,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 154,460 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 152,441 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 150,706 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 148,293 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 170,241 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 163,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2014 163,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2012 154,104 miles

both front inner track rods have slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2012 154,104 miles

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

both front inner track rods have slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2011 147,108 miles

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

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 12 Dec 2011 147,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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 22 Dec 2010 141,403 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 141,398 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 136,382 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 136,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 132,985 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 127,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 Dec 2006 119,447 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 119,447 miles

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

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

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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MW53 FDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MW53 FDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW53 FDX registered?

MW53 FDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is MW53 FDX safe to buy?

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