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EN52 FDL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
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 1389cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 171,320 miles on the clock, averaging 9,930 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for EN52 FDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,320
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,930

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,320 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,930
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN52 FDL 37k71k104k138k171k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,320 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,224 miles
PASS
Mileage165,095 miles
Since last MOT+10,999 miles
PASS
Mileage154,096 miles
Since last MOT+13,450 miles
PASS
Mileage140,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,646 miles
Since last MOT+10,598 miles
PASS
Mileage130,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,048 miles
Since last MOT+11,711 miles
PASS
Mileage118,337 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage106,860 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage95,940 miles
Since last MOT+13,637 miles
PASS
Mileage82,303 miles
Since last MOT+12,506 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,797 miles
Since last MOT+13,281 miles
PASS
Mileage56,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,810 miles
PASS
Mileage49,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,706 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage45,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,705 miles
PASS
Mileage37,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,461 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 FDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EN52 FDL

What car is EN52 FDL?

EN52 FDL is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN52 FDL?

The last recorded mileage for EN52 FDL was 171,320 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN52 FDL passed its MOT?

EN52 FDL has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2019.

Is EN52 FDL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN52 FDL 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 EN52 FDL?

EN52 FDL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.