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DY53 UJB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 119,569 miles on the clock, averaging 7,688 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 DY53 UJB

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,569
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,688

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,569 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,963
Average per year7,688
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY53 UJB 37k58k78k99k120k '07'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage119,569 miles
Since last MOT+12,963 miles
PASS
Mileage106,606 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,558 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage101,733 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,175 miles
PASS
Mileage99,528 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,759 miles
PASS
Mileage88,722 miles
Since last MOT+10,895 miles
PASS
Mileage77,827 miles
Since last MOT+15,179 miles
PASS
Mileage62,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage56,427 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,364 miles
PASS
Mileage50,058 miles
Since last MOT+13,127 miles
PASS
Mileage36,931 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

RegistrationDY53 UJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DY53 UJB

What car is DY53 UJB?

DY53 UJB is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY53 UJB?

The last recorded mileage for DY53 UJB was 119,569 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY53 UJB passed its MOT?

DY53 UJB has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 28 Feb 2018.

Is DY53 UJB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 UJB 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 DY53 UJB?

DY53 UJB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.