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CU03 XMH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 52,066 miles on the clock, averaging 2,485 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 CU03 XMH

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,066
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,485

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 reading52,066 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,458
Average per year2,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU03 XMH 21k29k36k44k52k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage49,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage45,658 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage40,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,790 miles
PASS
Mileage35,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage31,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage27,654 miles
Since last MOT+379 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,275 miles
Since last MOT+593 miles
PASS
Mileage26,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,682 miles
Since last MOT+2,432 miles
PASS
Mileage24,250 miles
PASS
Mileage25,843 miles
Since last MOT+982 miles
PASS
Mileage24,861 miles
Since last MOT+1,800 miles
PASS
Mileage23,061 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage20,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,733 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

RegistrationCU03 XMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CU03 XMH

What car is CU03 XMH?

CU03 XMH is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU03 XMH?

The last recorded mileage for CU03 XMH was 52,066 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU03 XMH passed its MOT?

CU03 XMH has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.

Is CU03 XMH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU03 XMH 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 CU03 XMH?

CU03 XMH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.