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SP53 ZHL

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,928 mi
Last recorded182,928 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ZHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 182,928 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 168,033 miles

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

Rear Axle surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2022 149,147 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x 2 turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play/wear in both sides of steering rack, especially n/s.

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axel has corrossion

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody & all componants coated in underseal

Fail 30 Mar 2022 149,100 miles

Boot lid component insecure not securing shut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x 2 turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play/wear in both sides of steering rack, especially n/s.

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

Rear axel has corrossion

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f, & both rear brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody & all componants coated in underseal

Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 138,197 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 129,525 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened and offside subframe has been weld repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 129,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened and offside subframe has been weld repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes and hose ferrules coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 107,172 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak at sump plug ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Dec 2017 107,166 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened behind anti rollbar mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak at sump plug ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 98,338 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front bearing slight noise

Fail 23 Dec 2016 98,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front bearing slight noise

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,214 miles

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

brake pipes covered with protective coating

Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,932 miles

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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 7 Jan 2013 77,275 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Jan 2013 77,275 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,643 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 59,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,227 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 54,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,022 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,660 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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SP53 ZHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP53 ZHL, 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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SP53 ZHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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