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EA53 OFD

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,904 mi
Last recorded176,904 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 176,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 173,221 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 173,183 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jan 2025 173,140 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2024 170,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 166,468 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2022 161,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box / silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2021 155,321 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 148,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 141,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2017 129,985 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 123,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 119,413 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,056 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 101,417 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,645 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,631 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 81,242 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,583 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,583 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 39,172 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 39,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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EA53 OFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA53 OFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA53 OFD registered?

EA53 OFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EA53 OFD safe to buy?

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