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AX53 ABK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
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 973cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 81,622 miles on the clock, averaging 5,638 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 AX53 ABK

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,622
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,638

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,622 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year5,638
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AX53 ABK 16k33k49k65k82k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,622 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,561 miles
PASS
Mileage76,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage69,724 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage63,376 miles
Since last MOT+6,540 miles
PASS
Mileage56,836 miles
Since last MOT+8,583 miles
PASS
Mileage48,253 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,246 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage43,735 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage38,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage34,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage28,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage23,409 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage16,296 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

RegistrationAX53 ABK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 ABK

What car is AX53 ABK?

AX53 ABK is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX53 ABK?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 ABK was 81,622 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 ABK passed its MOT?

AX53 ABK has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2018.

Is AX53 ABK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 ABK 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 AX53 ABK?

AX53 ABK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.