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FL53UGJ
2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1199cc
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- Registration FL53UGJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expires 12 Mar 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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101 Total Defects Recorded
13 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 74,688 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- service light on
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers (3.3 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 74,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter corroded (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers (3.3 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,581 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 72,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,003 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer (1.1.15 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 71,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer (1.1.15 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,741 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 68,741 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,330 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
15 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 66,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,876 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 63,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,248 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
28 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 62,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,339 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both rear tyres worn on one edge
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,915 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,909 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2017 3 Jun 202611 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,996 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2016 3 Jun 202610 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 45,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,415 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,517 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,807 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,208 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012 3 Jun 202611 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,984 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 3 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,592 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010 3 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 21,592 MI
3 Jun 202616 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,606 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2009 3 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,321 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2008 3 Jun 202615 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 12,441 MI
3 Jun 202615 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,441 MI
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FL53UGJ was registered on 2003-09-18
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