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FE53WHR
2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1686cc
General Information
- Registration FE53WHR
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
14
Passes
13
Failures
51.85%
Pass Rate
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141 Total Defects Recorded
6 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 161,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear axle corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
7 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,301 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front door check strap deteriorated
- Rear axle corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
27 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front door check strap deteriorated
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear axle corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
25 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,739 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 147,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,563 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
27 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,764 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED Worn Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Both steering arms have play in inner joints
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear axle corroded
5 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,764 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both steering arms have play in inner joints
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED Worn Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear axle corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,185 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Steering arms have play in inner joints
10 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 132,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering arms have play in inner joints
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,438 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 126,365 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)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,223 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014 18 Sep 201316 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 119,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,297 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013 10 Sep 201210 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,297 MI
10 Sep 201218 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 99,564 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012 6 Sep 20116 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 99,564 MI
6 Sep 20116 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,733 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011 6 Sep 201015 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,380 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010 15 Sep 200912 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 84,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
29 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,621 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 76,621 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,994 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2008 3 Sep 20075 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,519 MI
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FE53WHR was registered on 2003-09-16
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