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EP03 LYU

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 48,214 miles on the clock, averaging 2,072 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 EP03 LYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,214
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,072

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

Low mileage
Latest reading48,214 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year2,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EP03 LYU 13k22k30k39k48k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,214 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,205 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
PASS
Mileage48,014 miles
Since last MOT+391 miles
PASS
Mileage47,623 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
PASS
Mileage47,467 miles
Since last MOT+914 miles
PASS
Mileage46,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage43,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,754 miles
PASS
Mileage40,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,024 miles
PASS
Mileage39,844 miles
Since last MOT+882 miles
PASS
Mileage38,962 miles
Since last MOT+2,507 miles
PASS
Mileage36,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,455 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage34,994 miles
Since last MOT+2,204 miles
PASS
Mileage32,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
PASS
Mileage26,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,729 miles
PASS
Mileage24,597 miles
Since last MOT+1,666 miles
PASS
Mileage22,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,508 miles
PASS
Mileage20,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,585 miles
PASS
Mileage16,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage12,668 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

RegistrationEP03 LYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EP03 LYU

What car is EP03 LYU?

EP03 LYU is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EP03 LYU?

The last recorded mileage for EP03 LYU was 48,214 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP03 LYU passed its MOT?

EP03 LYU has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2023.

Is EP03 LYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP03 LYU 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 EP03 LYU?

EP03 LYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.