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DF03 YAX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 79,059 miles on the clock, averaging 4,785 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 DF03 YAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,059
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,785

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 reading79,059 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF03 YAX 20k35k49k64k79k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,424 miles
PASS
Mileage74,635 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,601 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage70,994 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,680 miles
PASS
Mileage67,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage63,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,576 miles
PASS
Mileage58,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,965 miles
PASS
Mileage55,685 miles
Since last MOT+4,826 miles
PASS
Mileage50,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,859 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage43,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,986 miles
PASS
Mileage36,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage31,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage27,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,931 miles
PASS
Mileage20,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,091 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,648 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

RegistrationDF03 YAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DF03 YAX

What car is DF03 YAX?

DF03 YAX is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF03 YAX?

The last recorded mileage for DF03 YAX was 79,059 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF03 YAX passed its MOT?

DF03 YAX has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2019.

Is DF03 YAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF03 YAX 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 DF03 YAX?

DF03 YAX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.