CarVerify

Free Car Check

OX53 ETR

2003 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,904 mi
Last recorded88,904 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Opel
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 ETR
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,904 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 88,904 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 85,422 miles

both the front and the offside rear tyres are on the wear bars and very thin on the inside edges

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,116 miles

both the rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

Fail 18 Mar 2015 82,039 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bad engine oil leak

both the rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,380 miles

center silencer corroded and blowing slightly

exhaust front pipe flexi in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

offside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge

rear silencer corroded and thin

Fail 5 Apr 2014 79,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear silencer corroded and thin

center silencer corroded and blowing slightly

engine oil leaks apparent

exhaust front pipe flexi in poor condition

offside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge and approaching the wear bars

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,812 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe loose

Fail 19 Apr 2013 123,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

front exhaust pipe loose

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
Full Opel Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OX53 ETR is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OX53 ETR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OX53 ETR?

You can check the full history of OX53 ETR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OX53 ETR registered?

OX53 ETR is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is OX53 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 ETR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OX53 ETR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OX53 ETR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.