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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration FD53DBO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,773 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,884 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018 5 Jun 202627 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water coming out (8.2.3)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Emissions not tested no water in header tank (7.3.A.1)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,611 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened tie bar (2.4.G.1)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened tie bar (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light (1.1.A.3b)
3 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,932 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,636 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2015 5 Jun 20266 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,592 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2014 5 Jun 20261 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
5 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,798 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013 5 Jun 202620 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,808 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
7 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,617 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202617 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,784 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
27 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,825 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202624 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,237 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 23,010 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,422 MI
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FD53DBO was registered on 2003-12-18
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