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PK53 PTX

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,640 mi
Last recorded163,640 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 PTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 163,640 miles

Both inner rack joints BADLY worn.

Nearside front tyre perishing and has cuts on outer wall but not to plys.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 163,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both inner rack joints BADLY worn.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 146,456 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 146,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 130,881 miles

play in steering rack offside

Fail 2 Aug 2013 130,881 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack offside

Pass 28 Jul 2012 114,384 miles

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

slight play in steering rack end offside

Fail 27 Jul 2012 114,384 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack end offside

Pass 8 Aug 2011 100,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 96,260 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 96,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 84,003 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,712 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 50,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,434 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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PK53 PTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PK53 PTX, 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 PK53 PTX registered?

PK53 PTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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