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2004 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration DF53CHO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,749 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,955 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- oil level low
- nsf trim missing
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil level low
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- nsf trim missing
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,665 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower 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)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,166 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
4 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Braking system leaking Bleed nipple leaking or brake pipe to wheel cylinder. (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
25 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,183 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
6 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,490 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2014 18 Jun 202616 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,880 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2014 18 Jun 202616 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
21 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 24,507 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,507 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,791 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012 18 Jun 202612 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,412 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011 18 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 15,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
12 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,038 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2010 18 Jun 202614 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,416 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2009 18 Jun 202616 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,875 MI
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DF53CHO was registered on 2004-01-26
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