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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration OV53GUC
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 17 Mar 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,802 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 97,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,132 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 89,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
15 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,652 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2024 6 Jul 20261 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,644 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,644 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,225 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,975 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,034 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust middle section slight leak
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,873 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 6 Jul 202617 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,873 MI
6 Jul 20261 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,863 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 6 Jul 202630 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 33,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,853 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,853 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,922 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014 6 Jul 202614 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
11 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 27,931 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,931 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,227 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2012 6 Jul 202614 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 25,227 MI
6 Jul 202624 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,270 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011 6 Jul 202624 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,745 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,344 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,880 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2009 6 Jul 20264 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,221 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 6 Jul 202620 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,593 MI
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OV53GUC was registered on 2003-09-30
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