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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration FN03PMU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 160,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight movement in front strut top mounts
- Rear exhaust shield loose
- Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner to comp (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner to comp (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,055 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))
19 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 151,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed silencer broken (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,473 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 140,473 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,083 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
- Nearside steering rack end has play in it
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,944 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022 5 Jun 202617 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,148 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,753 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,861 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2019 5 Jun 202620 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,844 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in n/s/f rack end
18 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,253 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in rack ends
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,121 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016 5 Jun 202615 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,000 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,992 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
17 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,481 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
16 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,963 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 5 Jun 202624 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory 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)
10 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,421 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 5 Jun 202610 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
17 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,034 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 5 Jun 202617 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 75,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
27 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,048 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 69,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,263 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008 5 Jun 202628 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 51,161 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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FN03PMU was registered on 2003-03-01
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