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BN03 LXH

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 77,733 miles on the clock, averaging 4,982 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 BN03 LXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,982

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

Low mileage
Latest reading77,733 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN03 LXH 35k45k56k67k78k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage71,846 miles
Since last MOT+253 miles
PASS
Mileage71,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,746 miles
PASS
Mileage65,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,847 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage60,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage55,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,561 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
PASS
Mileage47,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage40,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage34,740 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

RegistrationBN03 LXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BN03 LXH

What car is BN03 LXH?

BN03 LXH is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN03 LXH?

The last recorded mileage for BN03 LXH was 77,733 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN03 LXH passed its MOT?

BN03 LXH has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2014.

Is BN03 LXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN03 LXH 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 BN03 LXH?

BN03 LXH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.