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PJ52 WJU

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,516 mi
Last recorded165,516 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 WJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 165,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 156,750 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 156,745 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 148,076 miles

Inner rack ends have play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle bushes have slight play

Rear number plate slight damage

Pass 4 Aug 2017 134,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 134,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,851 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 121,851 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 108,847 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Fail 20 Aug 2015 108,796 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipes greased.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 99,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipes greased.

exhaust corroded.

heatshield insecure.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,505 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Aug 2013 97,499 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Aug 2012 95,148 miles

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

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

brake pipes not checked heavily greased

Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,309 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 60,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,462 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 55,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,573 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,084 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,916 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 30,916 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 26,931 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 26,931 miles

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

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

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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PJ52 WJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PJ52 WJU, 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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PJ52 WJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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