2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · ML53 BZO
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 72,752 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ML53 BZO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2023
- 72,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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ML53 BZO Mileage History
- 24/03/202268,673 mi
- 25/03/202268,673 mi
- 24/03/202372,743 mi+4,070 mi
- 27/03/202372,752 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,049 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
ML53 BZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (ML53 BZO) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2023 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both-sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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