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BP52 DMO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 109,028 miles on the clock, averaging 8,199 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for BP52 DMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,028
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,199

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,028 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,848
Average per year8,199
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP52 DMO 46k62k78k93k109k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,028 miles
Since last MOT+1,848 miles
PASS
Mileage107,180 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,180 miles
Since last MOT+61,597 miles
PASS
Mileage105,583 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,433 miles
PASS
Mileage96,016 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,858 miles
Since last MOT+11,600 miles
PASS
Mileage84,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,258 miles
Since last MOT+13,898 miles
PASS
Mileage70,360 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,215 miles
Since last MOT+8,663 miles
PASS
Mileage61,552 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage57,584 miles
Since last MOT+11,179 miles
PASS
Mileage46,405 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

RegistrationBP52 DMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BP52 DMO

What car is BP52 DMO?

BP52 DMO is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BP52 DMO?

The last recorded mileage for BP52 DMO was 109,028 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP52 DMO passed its MOT?

BP52 DMO has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2013.

Is BP52 DMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP52 DMO 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 BP52 DMO?

BP52 DMO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.