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SW03 HGZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,969 mi
Last recorded170,969 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 HGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 170,969 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 158,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf/nsf ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 147,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to lsv (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,037 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 135,019 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 127,696 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 127,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 121,961 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 117,699 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 117,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 113,660 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 113,642 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 106,508 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 106,441 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 90,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,841 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 71,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,164 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 52,164 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,768 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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SW03 HGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in Silver 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 SW03 HGZ, 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 SW03 HGZ registered?

SW03 HGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SW03 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 HGZ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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