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EO53 VOJ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 87,471 miles on the clock, averaging 8,548 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 EO53 VOJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,471
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,548

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 reading87,471 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-168
Average per year8,548
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO53 VOJ 13k32k50k69k87k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,471 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage80,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,605 miles
Since last MOT+9,175 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,430 miles
Since last MOT+11,024 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,406 miles
Since last MOT+10,118 miles
PASS
Mileage50,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,288 miles
Since last MOT+19,139 miles
PASS
Mileage31,149 miles
Since last MOT+8,555 miles
PASS
Mileage22,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,097 miles
PASS
Mileage13,497 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

RegistrationEO53 VOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 VOJ

What car is EO53 VOJ?

EO53 VOJ is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 VOJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 VOJ was 87,471 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 VOJ passed its MOT?

EO53 VOJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2015.

Is EO53 VOJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 VOJ 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 EO53 VOJ?

EO53 VOJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.