2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BJ53 JWA
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23/10/2003. Recorded mileage 69,808 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1199cc
BJ53 JWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 69,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BJ53 JWA Mileage History
- 13/04/202354,891 mi
- 11/04/202469,655 mi+14,764 mi
- 17/04/202469,667 mi+12 mi
- 13/08/202569,808 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 6,387 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BJ53 JWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (BJ53 JWA) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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