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WU03 WGE

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

288,774 mi
Last recorded288,774 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 WGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 288,774 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 288,774 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 285,460 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2017 285,452 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded - burst on roller brake test (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 281,218 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion; Rear axle, Front sub frame, Fuel tank straps

Pass 8 May 2015 278,118 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 267,914 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 267,910 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 267,798 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 245,573 miles

plastic wheel trims fitted

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 245,573 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

exhaust starting to corroded

plastic wheel trims fitted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 224,624 miles

front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

screen washers weak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 197,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner cv gator split

rear wiper split

slight play in both steering arms(ball joints)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 169,429 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2010 169,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 140,199 miles

handbrake notchy on opperation

play in offside steering rack end

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2008 118,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 118,537 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,805 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 48,983 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 48,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

strongly advised vehicle very muddy an dirty underneath.

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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WU03 WGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WU03 WGE, 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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WU03 WGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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