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DF53CHG
2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 998cc
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- Registration DF53CHG
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 998cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
18
Passes
13
Failures
58.06%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
4 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens hazey (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust blow from front flexi and centre section (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack internals heavily worn (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens hazey (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear axle has heavy surface corrosion
- Nearside Rear Backbox hanger snaped/missing
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,516 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front exhaust blowing
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,706 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 89,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer 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)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,494 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022 21 Jun 202625 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,967 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Lots of hand brake lever travel
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))
23 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,792 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020 21 Jun 202624 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,903 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central rear seat belt difficult to operate
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 56,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,537 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 53,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,048 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
24 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,181 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2016 21 Jun 20266 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
10 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,888 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015 21 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,888 MI
21 Jun 202611 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,726 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014 21 Jun 202611 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 41,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
12 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,116 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 21 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,116 MI
21 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,146 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012 21 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,307 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011 21 Jun 20268 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,307 MI
21 Jun 202612 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,374 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2010 21 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,939 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009 21 Jun 202615 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,056 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2008 21 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
1 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,699 MI
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DF53CHG was registered on 2003-12-31
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