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BP52 OXB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 56,449 miles on the clock, averaging 3,893 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 BP52 OXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,893

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 reading56,449 miles
Reading date
Miles last year703
Average per year3,893
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BP52 OXB 21k30k39k47k56k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,449 miles
Since last MOT+703 miles
PASS
Mileage55,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage53,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,221 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage50,363 miles
Since last MOT+2,503 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage45,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,063 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage41,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,821 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage37,670 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage33,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage27,425 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage20,652 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,599 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 OXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BP52 OXB

What car is BP52 OXB?

BP52 OXB is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BP52 OXB?

The last recorded mileage for BP52 OXB was 56,449 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP52 OXB passed its MOT?

BP52 OXB has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2015.

Is BP52 OXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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