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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,199 cc

LX53 PLUMOT history

LX53 PLU is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.

LX53 PLU black Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2024
Mileage
89,075 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 PLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 PLU was last recorded at 89,075 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 1,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,695 miles · 21 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,380 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,075 miles
  • 2022 – 87,695 miles
  • 2021 – 86,119 miles
  • 2020 – 84,857 miles
  • 2019 – 83,316 miles
  • 2018 – 80,126 miles
  • 2016 – 78,262 miles
  • 2015 – 74,034 miles
  • 2014 – 70,631 miles
  • 2013 – 67,974 miles
  • 2012 – 64,683 miles
  • 2011 – 61,579 miles
  • 2010 – 59,518 miles
  • 2009 – 52,264 miles
  • 2008 – 45,381 miles
  • 2007 – 37,600 miles
  • 2006 – 31,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,075 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,075 miles (+1,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    89,075 miles
    Test number
    908251199312
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass87,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    291382245907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail87,695 miles (+1,576)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    487041235897
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass86,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    238014199461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,109 miles (+1,252)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    843122285362
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass84,857 miles (+1,541)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,857 miles
    Test number
    802442238474
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded

  7. Pass83,316 miles (+37)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,316 miles
    Test number
    453798015510
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail83,279 miles (+3,153)8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,279 miles
    Test number
    831486511803
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass80,126 miles (+1,864)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    819346534847
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass78,262 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    277100865426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,034 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,034 miles
    Test number
    302628323922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,631 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,631 miles
    Test number
    687467314321
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer rubber mount missing

  13. Fail70,631 miles (+2,657)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,631 miles
    Test number
    855497214384
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear silencer rubber mount missing

  14. Pass67,974 miles (+3,291)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    385594923341
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a minor cut on the side wall

  15. Pass64,683 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,683 miles
    Test number
    926798622326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,579 miles (+2,061)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    878173931326
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Pass59,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    354631620398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,518 miles (+7,254)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    470170920420
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass52,264 miles (+33)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,264 miles
    Test number
    883234779229
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear inner edge

  20. Fail52,231 miles (+6,850)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    363282279475
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear inner edge

  21. Pass45,381 miles (+7,781)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    280790388243
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass37,600 miles (+5,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    892980777203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass31,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,883 miles
    Test number
    730419376268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX53 PLU

Does LX53 PLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 PLU expired on 22 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 PLU?
The MOT on LX53 PLU expired on 22 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 PLU done?
LX53 PLU was recorded at 89,075 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has LX53 PLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 PLU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 PLU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 PLU find?
LX53 PLU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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