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DU53 DFZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,583 mi
Last recorded123,583 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 DFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,583 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,011 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,419 miles

rear tyres getting low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 113,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2013 147,571 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear silencer is slightly corroded

indicator switch showing signs of wear

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack/split, no cords/ply visible at time of test

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2012 98,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear silencer is slightly corroded

indicator switch showing signs of wear

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack/split, no cords/ply visible at time of test

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,820 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 88,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,991 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,494 miles

front wipers not parking correctly

handbrake cable routed incorrectly

knocking from steering column when steering rocked

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

o/s handbrake cable starting to fray

rear number plate delaminating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Sep 2009 65,491 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers not parking correctly

handbrake cable routed incorrectly

knocking from steering column when steering rocked

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

o/s handbrake cable starting to fray

rear number plate delaminating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,558 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 46,554 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,310 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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DU53 DFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,850 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU53 DFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU53 DFZ registered?

DU53 DFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DU53 DFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 DFZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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