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FN53PHZ
2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1199cc
General Information
- Registration FN53PHZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,550 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,446 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021 4 Jun 202612 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,944 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f tyre cracked
11 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f tyre cracked
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,980 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Emissions not tested exhaust broken. (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,646 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front patch repair carried out to sub frame unable to exactly gauge thickness of metal used
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
27 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
19 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,197 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
17 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,770 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,129 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,612 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014 4 Jun 20262 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 110,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) Dangerous
- Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) Dangerous
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
25 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,502 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013 4 Jun 202624 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 105,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,195 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2012 4 Jun 20269 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 101,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
26 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
21 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
6 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,203 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2011 4 Jun 20266 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 88,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
20 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,674 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
6 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,711 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2009 4 Jun 20265 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 73,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
9 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,723 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2008 4 Jun 202617 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,814 MI
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FN53PHZ was registered on 2003-09-23
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