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AJ53 MOU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 113,687 miles on the clock, averaging 6,909 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 MOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,909

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,687 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 MOU 19k42k66k90k114k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,687 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage108,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage101,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
PASS
Mileage97,723 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
PASS
Mileage89,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,143 miles
PASS
Mileage82,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,131 miles
PASS
Mileage77,600 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,080 miles
PASS
Mileage71,519 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,530 miles
PASS
Mileage66,987 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage61,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,118 miles
Since last MOT+11,761 miles
PASS
Mileage49,357 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage43,178 miles
Since last MOT+433 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,745 miles
Since last MOT+12,967 miles
PASS
Mileage29,778 miles
Since last MOT+11,242 miles
PASS
Mileage18,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,536 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 MOU

What car is AJ53 MOU?

AJ53 MOU is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 MOU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 MOU was 113,687 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 MOU passed its MOT?

AJ53 MOU has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2020.

Is AJ53 MOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 MOU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AJ53 MOU?

AJ53 MOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.