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SB53 TXA

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

168,387 mi
Last recorded168,387 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 TXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2025 168,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 161,810 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 161,808 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 154,625 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 154,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 147,213 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 147,208 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,675 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 124,171 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 124,092 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 102,835 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 23 Sep 2016 93,720 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 87,025 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,732 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,291 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 76,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,232 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,682 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 66,682 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,920 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 55,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,740 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 46,740 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,986 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,370 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 25,370 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,220 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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SB53 TXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 SB53 TXA, 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 SB53 TXA registered?

SB53 TXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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