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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration ML03FRX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 25 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure rear to central clamp loose (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,635 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust heatshield insecure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,195 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2021 25 Jun 202617 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,798 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2020 25 Jun 202617 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,371 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019 25 Jun 202631 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 67,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (8.2.3)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,057 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)
18 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated and rear (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play play at steering wheel (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)
19 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,489 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,120 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 25 Jun 202630 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,382 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 25 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,900 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,673 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 33,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,457 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 25 Jun 202610 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,064 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,041 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 25 Jun 202611 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,934 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,932 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2008 25 Jun 202613 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,492 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2007 25 Jun 202613 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
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ML03FRX was registered on 2003-03-31
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