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ML53HMU
2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1199cc
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- Registration ML53HMU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
10
Passes
9
Failures
52.63%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
4 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)
22 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,473 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 24 Jun 202630 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,252 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
30 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,487 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012 24 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,959 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,432 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 24 Jun 202627 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,722 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,669 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2008 24 Jun 202626 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 58,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
28 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,366 MI
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ML53HMU was registered on 2003-09-29
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