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W117 TFR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

36,281 mi
Last recorded36,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 TFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 36,281 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 36,280 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 33,601 miles

Front and rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2024 33,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2024 33,590 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill extension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill extension not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing outer edge+cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 32,259 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nsf osf (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nsr osr inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 32,259 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nsf osf (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nsr osr inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 29,911 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 29,910 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Os inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 27,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nsr osr inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 27,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nsr osr inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 25,143 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 23,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight age cracks on sidewall, not showing cords

Pass 11 May 2017 23,407 miles

tempoary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 May 2017 23,407 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

tempoary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 22,761 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 22,761 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 22,288 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 22,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 21,672 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 21,672 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 20,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 19,798 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,443 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 18,443 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 16,961 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 16,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 15,347 miles

side wall worn on n/s/f washer flow poor

Fail 12 May 2009 15,347 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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)

side wall worn on n/s/f washer flow poor

Pass 15 May 2008 13,906 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 12,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 11,405 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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W117 TFR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,081 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 Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W117 TFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W117 TFR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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