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PF52 NVU

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,500 mi
Last recorded129,500 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 NVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 123,566 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 123,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 117,756 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 109,958 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

both wiper blades split

Fail 13 Jun 2012 109,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

both wiper blades split

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,504 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 74,710 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake cable routed incorrectly and held with loom ties

Pass 19 May 2009 52,586 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,839 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,791 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 22,791 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 15,293 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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PF52 NVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PF52 NVU, 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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What year was PF52 NVU registered?

PF52 NVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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