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PJ53 MRU

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,883 mi
Last recorded76,883 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 MRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,883 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,390 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,352 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 64,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 91,261 miles

nearside and offside ends of steering rack (slight play)

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2010 91,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside ends of steering rack (slight play)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 76,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,000 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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PJ53 MRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PJ53 MRU, 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 PJ53 MRU registered?

PJ53 MRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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