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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
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- Registration AF53KFR
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 16 Dec 2025
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 45,811 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 45,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 42,861 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 42,849 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 39,738 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
16 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 39,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 36,460 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear axle rusty
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 36,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear axle rusty
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 31,249 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 28,453 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019 12 Jun 202631 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 27,653 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- fuel filter corroded but not leaking
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 27,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- fuel filter corroded but not leaking
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 24,551 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 24,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,812 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 21,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 19,520 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 17,461 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 12 Jun 202631 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 17,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
16 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,540 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 12 Jun 202622 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,944 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 12 Jun 202625 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 12,480 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 12 Jun 202628 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,080 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 12 Jun 202629 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,699 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 8,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 7,104 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 12 Jun 202618 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 5,413 MI
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AF53KFR was registered on 2003-09-01
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