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YM53 MGJ

2004 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,770 mi
Last recorded178,770 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsavan87,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 MGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 178,770 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has a crack but not in A zone (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play felt (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play felt (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 171,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 165,180 miles

steering rack has slight play but within acceptable limits

Pass 10 Mar 2015 157,793 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 157,793 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 146,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine sump rusty

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

front brake pads about 70% worn

gearbox oil leak from o/s driveshaft seal area

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear

wiper blades smeary

Pass 8 Nov 2012 110,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing.o/s & n/s front bumper vents missing.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,352 miles

spare tyre has bulge,split and cords visible on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,594 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

spare tyre below 1.6mm tread depth

tailgate struts weak and damp

Fail 16 Dec 2009 55,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

spare tyre on 2mm

tailgate struts weak and damp

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,464 miles

front brake discs getting ridged

front brake pads about 60-70% worn

spare tyre on 2mm tread depth

Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,834 miles

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

temp gauge not working

Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,883 miles

front brake pads about 70% worn

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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YM53 MGJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,951 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 YM53 MGJ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YM53 MGJ registered?

YM53 MGJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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