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VE53 RFZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,092 mi
Last recorded109,092 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 RFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 109,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 17 Dec 2014 105,402 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 105,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 105,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 96,717 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,668 miles

Brake padel anti-slip showing slight wear.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 89,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake padel anti-slip showing slight wear.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,294 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 76,294 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,308 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,137 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 22,573 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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VE53 RFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

VE53 RFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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