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VE53 HXM

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

258,152 mi
Last recorded258,152 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 HXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 258,152 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 256,352 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 256,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 253,311 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 253,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 248,900 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 248,900 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 245,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 4 Mar 2014 245,682 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 28 Feb 2013 242,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 233,980 miles

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

o/s and n/s cv joints slight worn ????

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 1 Mar 2011 218,700 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 218,700 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 202,602 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 202,602 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

check cam belt

falt on wiper motor

oil leaking from sump

Pass 27 Feb 2009 186,749 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 137,090 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 137,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 95,038 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 94,243 miles

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

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

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

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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VE53 HXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE53 HXM, 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 VE53 HXM registered?

VE53 HXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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