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EF03 ULA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 69,269 miles on the clock, averaging 5,148 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 EF03 ULA

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,148

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading69,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year5,148
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 ULA 5k21k37k53k69k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,269 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,260 miles
Since last MOT+17,701 miles
PASS
Mileage51,559 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,553 miles
Since last MOT+17,046 miles
PASS
Mileage34,507 miles
Since last MOT+18,081 miles
PASS
Mileage16,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage10,723 miles
Since last MOT+552 miles
PASS
Mileage10,171 miles
Since last MOT+367 miles
PASS
Mileage9,804 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
PASS
Mileage9,187 miles
Since last MOT+605 miles
PASS
Mileage8,582 miles
Since last MOT+662 miles
PASS
Mileage7,920 miles
Since last MOT+750 miles
PASS
Mileage7,170 miles
Since last MOT+870 miles
PASS
Mileage6,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
Mileage4,666 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

RegistrationEF03 ULA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 ULA

What car is EF03 ULA?

EF03 ULA is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 ULA?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 ULA was 69,269 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 ULA passed its MOT?

EF03 ULA has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2019.

Is EF03 ULA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 ULA 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 EF03 ULA?

EF03 ULA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.