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EO53 VOV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 67,042 miles on the clock, averaging 12,013 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 VOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,042
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
12,013

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading67,042 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,013
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO53 VOV 37k44k52k60k67k '06'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,042 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,041 miles
Since last MOT+15,617 miles
PASS
Mileage51,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,424 miles
Since last MOT+14,498 miles
PASS
Mileage36,926 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,914 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 VOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 VOV

What car is EO53 VOV?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 VOV?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 VOV was 67,042 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 VOV passed its MOT?

EO53 VOV has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2009.

Is EO53 VOV ULEZ compliant?

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

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