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AM51 LEW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 100,405 miles on the clock, averaging 12,050 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AM51 LEW

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,405
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,050

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading100,405 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,050
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AM51 LEW 20k40k60k80k100k '06'13'10

Check AM51 LEW

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,405 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,404 miles
Since last MOT+14,642 miles
PASS
Mileage85,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,730 miles
PASS
Mileage77,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage70,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage61,733 miles
Since last MOT+11,814 miles
PASS
Mileage49,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,080 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,839 miles
Since last MOT+15,818 miles
PASS
Mileage32,021 miles
Since last MOT+12,239 miles
PASS
Mileage19,782 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

RegistrationAM51 LEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAM — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AM51 LEW

What car is AM51 LEW?

AM51 LEW is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AM51 LEW?

The last recorded mileage for AM51 LEW was 100,405 miles, recorded on 28 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AM51 LEW passed its MOT?

AM51 LEW has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2013.

Is AM51 LEW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AM51 LEW 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 AM51 LEW?

AM51 LEW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.