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EF53 EYJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 93,210 miles on the clock, averaging 3,882 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 EF53 EYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,210
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,882

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,210 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,436
Average per year3,882
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 EYJ 20k38k57k75k93k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage93,210 miles
Since last MOT+8,436 miles
PASS
Mileage84,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,329 miles
PASS
Mileage78,445 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,444 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+738 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+819 miles
PASS
Mileage62,029 miles
Since last MOT+812 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+681 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+714 miles
PASS
Mileage59,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,822 miles
Since last MOT+1,009 miles
PASS
Mileage58,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,254 miles
PASS
Mileage56,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage53,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,373 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
PASS
Mileage50,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,667 miles
PASS
Mileage46,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage38,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage26,392 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage20,064 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

RegistrationEF53 EYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 EYJ

What car is EF53 EYJ?

EF53 EYJ is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 EYJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 EYJ was 93,210 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 EYJ passed its MOT?

EF53 EYJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 10 Oct 2025.

Is EF53 EYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 EYJ 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 EF53 EYJ?

EF53 EYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.