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LS53NFJ
2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1199cc
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- Registration LS53NFJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 165,781 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 165,064 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
- Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,033 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,891 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency just passed, requires adjustment
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-55-R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens reducing light output (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Long pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency just passed, requires adjustment
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,465 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,146 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,991 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front tyre wear inner edge
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,870 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two corroded in several places, (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two corroded in several places, (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
17 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,532 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
17 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced also has condensation. (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,288 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, ()
17 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,292 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
15 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,632 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,333 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015 6 Jun 202618 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,441 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014 6 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,030 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2013 6 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,030 MI
6 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,217 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2012 6 Jun 202618 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,369 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- 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)
14 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,073 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,693 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2009 6 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
20 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,373 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2008 6 Jun 20268 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,579 MI
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LS53NFJ was registered on 2003-12-20
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