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YS52 GWL

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,771 mi
Last recorded181,771 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 GWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 181,771 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 181,771 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 175,773 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wear to inner tread area on both front tyres

Fail 17 Feb 2020 175,671 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wear to inner tread area on both front tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2019 171,374 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside and off side reversing lights not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

brake fluid getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2018 169,374 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 22 Feb 2018 169,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 164,712 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

play in inner track joints

Pass 7 Sep 2015 163,809 miles

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

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

play in both inner track joints

Fail 7 Sep 2015 163,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

play in both inner track joints

Pass 13 Feb 2014 158,506 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 144,943 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 144,937 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 138,543 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2012 138,543 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 128,890 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 128,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 117,589 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 117,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 102,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 102,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Dec 2007 86,400 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Knocking noise from steering.

Minor play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 67,662 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 57,624 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 57,624 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YS52 GWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS52 GWL, 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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YS52 GWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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