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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 10 (38% pass rate). It has 96,816 miles on the clock, averaging 7,303 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for DC53 DCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 96,816 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,930 |
| Average per year | 7,303 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | DC53 DCU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DC53 DCU
What car is DC53 DCU?
DC53 DCU is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 DCU?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 DCU was 96,816 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 DCU passed its MOT?
DC53 DCU has had 16 MOT tests with a 38% pass rate (6 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 19 Jul 2016.
Is DC53 DCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 DCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DC53 DCU?
DC53 DCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.