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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration MD03WLR
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 973cc
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- Expires 12 Apr 2027
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MOT History 36 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine lower torque restrictor bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill & floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear rear axle & suspension components corroded
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- all 4 shock absorbers corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near rear axle mounting point corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & centre causing emissions test fail (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near rear axle mounting point corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine lower torque restrictor bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- all 4 shock absorbers corroded
- Rear rear axle & suspension components corroded
- Offside Rear fuel filter corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill & floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 60,713 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- clean and wax oil
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 56,218 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- General corrosion to front sub frame offside front floor and rear suspension components
19 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 56,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.03 (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended Center belt not pull out (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 54,773 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2024 23 Jun 20269 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 54,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.041 (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
3 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 54,618 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023 23 Jun 202622 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 54,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides low effort (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 52,212 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022 23 Jun 202612 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 52,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,726 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 49,726 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,612 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 42,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,611 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- antifreeze level low
22 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 40,611 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)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
- antifreeze level low
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,672 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)
22 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 38,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,485 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017 23 Jun 202613 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 35,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine warning lamp on
- coolant leak
24 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,358 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016 23 Jun 202623 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 34,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,503 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2014 23 Jun 20263 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
3 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,229 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013 23 Jun 20263 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
9 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,967 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012 23 Jun 20267 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,763 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2011 23 Jun 202616 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,439 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2010 23 Jun 202616 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,077 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
25 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,344 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2008 23 Jun 202625 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 23,344 MI
23 Jun 202611 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,617 MI
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MD03WLR was registered on 2003-08-07
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