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BC03 TSU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 64,675 miles on the clock, averaging 4,133 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for BC03 TSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,675
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,133

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,675 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,447
Average per year4,133
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC03 TSU 27k37k46k55k65k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,675 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage56,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage48,796 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
PASS
Mileage46,081 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,079 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage43,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,402 miles
PASS
Mileage40,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,812 miles
PASS
Mileage38,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage35,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage31,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,311 miles
PASS
Mileage27,491 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

RegistrationBC03 TSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBC — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BC03 TSU

What car is BC03 TSU?

BC03 TSU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BC03 TSU?

The last recorded mileage for BC03 TSU was 64,675 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC03 TSU passed its MOT?

BC03 TSU has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Sep 2015.

Is BC03 TSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC03 TSU 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 BC03 TSU?

BC03 TSU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.