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VE53 YOJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,122 mi
Last recorded97,122 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 YOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,122 miles

front exhaust has a slight leak

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

wipers deteriorated but clearing screen

Fail 31 Jul 2015 97,120 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front exhaust has a slight leak

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

wipers deteriorated but clearing screen

Fail 26 Jun 2015 97,118 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper loose

offside front tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 21 Dec 2013 96,754 miles

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

both front slight play in steering rack ends

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust slight leak

wipers setup needs attention

Fail 7 Dec 2013 96,750 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

both front slight play in steering rack ends

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust slight leak

wipers setup needs attention

Pass 15 Dec 2011 89,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,947 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 81,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,023 miles

slight play noted in o/s steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2009 75,023 miles

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

slight play noted in o/s steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,220 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 61,408 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2007 61,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

handbrake cable sticking

oil level low

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,015 miles

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

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 YOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

VE53 YOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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