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RX03 NJU

2003 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,910 mi
Last recorded67,910 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 NJU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 67,910 miles

Filler neck clamp corroded away & adrift

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner edge VERY close to ply & or cords

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn close to 1.6mm limit

Fail 5 Jun 2025 67,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable frayed due to corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Filler neck clamp corroded away & adrift

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner edge VERY close to ply & or cords

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall worn, inner edge worn & close to 1.6mm limit

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 6 Jun 2024 55,778 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 55,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cut sidewall but not reaching ply & or cords

Nearside Front Sidewall worn

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn VERY close to ply & or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,669 miles

N/S & O/S hand brake cable corroded at clevis point

Fail 8 Jun 2023 42,669 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S & O/S hand brake cable corroded at clevis point

Pass 16 Jun 2022 36,267 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 36,267 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,642 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2019 31,642 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2018 30,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

reverse lamps inop

Pass 10 Feb 2017 28,957 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 28,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,508 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,779 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 25,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2014 23,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,040 miles

n/s inner cv boot weerping

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,840 miles

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

very slight wear to osf tyre inner tread

Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,891 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 13,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 11,475 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 7,002 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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RX03 NJU is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 63,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX03 NJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX03 NJU registered?

RX03 NJU is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RX03 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 NJU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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