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GF53GKJ
2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 998cc
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- Registration GF53GKJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 998cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
17 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat not locking (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,725 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,023 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
24 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
5 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,005 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sectios are deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides advise replacments (5.2.3 (e))
5 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sectios are deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides advise replacments (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,006 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
19 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits AIR LEAK SERVO (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,264 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,264 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,408 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020 16 Jun 202625 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,762 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,729 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018 16 Jun 202625 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,317 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017 16 Jun 202618 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,365 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016Advisory 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)
18 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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 Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,557 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2014 16 Jun 202630 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,389 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,225 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 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)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,266 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,561 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
21 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
22 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,658 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,142 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 16 Jun 202619 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,577 MI
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GF53GKJ was registered on 2003-09-30
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