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SL53 YVX

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

242,622 mi
Last recorded242,622 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 242,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet at main junction block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet at junction block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2022 242,612 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet at main junction block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet at junction block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2020 239,540 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 239,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 226,225 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all brake flexi furrell ends corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2018 226,221 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all brake flexi furrell ends corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2017 218,265 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 212,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 209,873 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 209,870 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 201,181 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 201,181 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 189,858 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 189,806 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 174,327 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 173,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 148,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 148,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 123,133 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 123,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 112,940 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 112,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 98,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,535 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 63,535 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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SL53 YVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 SL53 YVX, 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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SL53 YVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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