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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW03GLF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont retracked (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle badly corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,533 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,747 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- rear and offside front brake hose ferrules corroded
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded beside clip under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on floor and at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 52,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear and offside front brake hose ferrules corroded
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded beside clip under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on floor and at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened corroded (3.5.1b)
6 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,020 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre cracks on tread
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake cables corroded (3.5.1b)
- poss coolant leak, bottle no water and thermostat housing pink
- internal h/lamp adjuster altered to check lights
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
6 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cant hear pump (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake cables corroded (3.5.1b)
- internal h/lamp adjuster altered to check lights
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear tyre cracks on tread
- poss coolant leak, bottle no water and thermostat housing pink
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,787 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,055 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,013 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,404 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 14 Jun 202622 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
24 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,695 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
31 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,969 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2011 14 Jun 202631 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 24,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
8 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,327 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 24,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,326 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 22,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
22 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,118 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2008 14 Jun 202623 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,586 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2007 14 Jun 202622 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 16,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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SW03GLF was registered on 2003-07-23
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