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SW53FRU
2004 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1199cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FRU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expired 29 Jul 2022
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,180 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- suspension has surface rust
30 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension has surface rust
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At nearside & offside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At nearside & offside front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,855 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both sills covered by plastic trim. full inspection un able.
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Under driver floor corroded but not holed or weakened on inspection.
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
17 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front & rear section. (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Under driver floor corroded but not holed or weakened on inspection.
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Both sills covered by plastic trim. full inspection un able.
18 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,384 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear holed and corroded (7.1.2)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- brake pipes covered by grease
18 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- fuel filter corroded
- brake pipes covered by grease
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear holed and corroded (7.1.2)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,924 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system deteriorated.
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Fuel filter casing corroded.
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside front brake hoses. (3.6.B.4e)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,584 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust at silencer slightly deteriorated
8 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,166 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,975 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2015 13 Jun 20267 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,817 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
11 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,183 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013 13 Jun 202611 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
12 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,155 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202611 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
5 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,083 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011 13 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
5 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,999 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010 13 Jun 20268 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,121 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2009 13 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,314 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,314 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW53FRU was registered on 2004-01-06
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