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RA03 LJX

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,289 mi
Last recorded109,289 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 LJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 109,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 104,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,535 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 90,524 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 85,808 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake cables frayed slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,432 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,714 miles

Strong advise both front steering arms have play inner joints

Strong advise both front tyres worn on edges

Strong advise offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,289 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,346 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 29 Oct 2012 61,298 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 61,298 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,957 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,599 miles

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

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both cv gaitors require attention soon

slight play in nearside rack joint

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,290 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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RA03 LJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 RA03 LJX, 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 RA03 LJX registered?

RA03 LJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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