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SL53 YWJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,049 mi
Last recorded160,049 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 160,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 150,115 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 139,720 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 131,829 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Pass 20 Jan 2015 125,637 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 125,637 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 118,392 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 118,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 110,010 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure.

Front exhaust mounting insecure.

Front wipers intermittenntly not parking at bottom.

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front wiper blade torn.

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

Offside front seat belt twisted.

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 110,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bonnet release handle insecure.

Front exhaust mounting insecure.

Front wipers intermittenntly not parking at bottom.

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front wiper blade torn.

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

Offside front seat belt twisted.

Parking brake - low efficiency.

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 98,842 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 98,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,965 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 85,965 miles

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,693 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 76,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,733 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 62,638 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,296 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2006 36,468 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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SL53 YWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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