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YJ03 FTX

2003 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,655 mi
Last recorded73,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 FTX
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch ..filler cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,934 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 71,934 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,083 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 65,808 miles

Nearside 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 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 Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,493 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 60,493 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,351 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 59,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

middel box coroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,196 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,672 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 48,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,938 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 39,938 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,324 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,119 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 13,119 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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YJ03 FTX is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 63,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ03 FTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ03 FTX registered?

YJ03 FTX is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is YJ03 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 FTX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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