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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration GL53VGV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 02 Jul 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR Main (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating and binding slightly (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR Main (3.6.B.2c)
15 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,747 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Mains (3.6.B.2c)
13 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Front Inner Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Mains (3.6.B.2c)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,681 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Number plate cracked but still secure & readable
21 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Number plate cracked but still secure & readable
31 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,948 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,356 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2015 2 Jul 202620 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,546 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,237 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2013 2 Jul 202623 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,237 MI
2 Jul 202621 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,075 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
18 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 88,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,096 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
12 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
12 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,835 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
12 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 62,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
25 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,029 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2009 2 Jul 202624 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
4 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,681 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2008 2 Jul 202622 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,253 MI
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GL53VGV was registered on 2003-12-06
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