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EO53 VOM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
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 998cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 89,039 miles on the clock, averaging 6,837 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 EO53 VOM

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,039
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,837

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,039 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 VOM 30k44k59k74k89k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,039 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,036 miles
Since last MOT+9,475 miles
PASS
Mileage79,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage77,050 miles
Since last MOT+3,680 miles
PASS
Mileage73,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,605 miles
PASS
Mileage65,765 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,561 miles
Since last MOT+12,583 miles
PASS
Mileage52,978 miles
Since last MOT+8,642 miles
PASS
Mileage44,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,007 miles
PASS
Mileage37,329 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,642 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 VOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 VOM

What car is EO53 VOM?

EO53 VOM is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 VOM?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 VOM was 89,039 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 VOM passed its MOT?

EO53 VOM has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2015.

Is EO53 VOM ULEZ compliant?

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

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