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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration LR53ZBU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 998cc
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- Expires 09 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,961 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front tyres different size to rear tyres
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 72,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front tyres different size to rear tyres
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,371 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 68,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,078 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,207 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 66,207 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,753 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,753 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,480 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,706 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,146 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,407 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,966 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,228 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,436 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,116 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014 6 Jun 202618 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,667 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013 6 Jun 202619 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,133 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,763 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,518 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 6 Jun 202623 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,518 MI
6 Jun 202623 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,956 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 6 Jun 202623 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 23,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,000 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,958 MI
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LR53ZBU was registered on 2003-10-31
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