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SW53BJU
2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 998cc
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- Registration SW53BJU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 998cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,170 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking at steering universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,733 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 71,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to wire on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to canvas on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust silencer insecure heat shield at back box hanging on exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,363 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
26 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,999 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,456 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,379 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating of grease
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating of grease
- engine management light is on
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,448 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
17 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,071 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015 11 Jun 20266 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,219 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 44,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,925 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,327 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202617 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,113 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,145 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202627 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,874 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202622 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,613 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202622 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 18,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
16 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,475 MI
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SW53BJU was registered on 2003-11-28
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