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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration LR52RCV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1389cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,081 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- front discs worn
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- front discs worn
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,224 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,891 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 7 Jun 202626 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,949 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,376 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014 7 Jun 20269 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,429 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
23 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
4 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,152 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
2 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
25 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,864 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,904 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009 7 Jun 202621 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,904 MI
7 Jun 202618 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,536 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202617 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 29,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
4 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,531 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
2 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,494 MI
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LR52RCV was registered on 2003-12-19
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