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X543 BGM

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,448 mi
Last recorded100,448 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 BGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,448 miles

Both rear brake drum backplates corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front under wing metal brake pipe, offside front under wing metal brake pipe, rear end of both front to rear metal brake pipes, surface corrosion and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish/delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak on inner driveshaft boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Free play in both nearside and offside steering rack joints ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion starting on rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 100,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion hole in outer door sill in door closure aperture within prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear brake drum backplates corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front under wing metal brake pipe, offside front under wing metal brake pipe, rear end of both front to rear metal brake pipes, surface corrosion and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish/delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak on inner driveshaft boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Free play in both nearside and offside steering rack joints ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion starting on rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 99,078 miles

Nearside Rear drum back plate corroded .

Offside Outer sill panel in door shut aperture corrosion present not within prescribed area.

Offside Rear drum back plate corroded.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam shows signs of corrosion not considered excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,362 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Surface corrosion starting on both rear flexible brake pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes under front wing covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of both front to rear metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre silencer box corroded and slight leak on outlet of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion blister on door sill/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

There is heavy surface corrosion on a number of underside suspension and brake components. rear backplates, rear axle.

Fail 16 Jan 2024 96,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Surface corrosion starting on both rear flexible brake pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes under front wing covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of both front to rear metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre silencer box corroded and slight leak on outlet of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn lumpy and unevenly on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion blister on door sill/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

There is heavy surface corrosion on a number of underside suspension and brake components. rear backplates, rear axle.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades starting to split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is starting to blow on centre box and front flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

There is heavy surface corrosion on a number of underside suspension and brake components. rear backplates, rear axle.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,846 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section silencer corroded and slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on under wing metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on rear end of front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight dampness at top of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on under wing metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens starting to discolour/deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion starting on both rear shock absorber casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight free play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 86,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight free play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 83,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2018 83,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,327 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 78,321 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,203 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 71,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 71,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2014 67,067 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,810 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,685 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,487 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,037 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 40,854 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,090 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,213 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,763 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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X543 BGM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X543 BGM, 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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X543 BGM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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