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EP03 TXF

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 79,093 miles on the clock, averaging 3,498 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 TXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,093
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,498

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,093 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year3,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EP03 TXF 13k29k46k62k79k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,093 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,139 miles
PASS
Mileage76,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,942 miles
Since last MOT+1,512 miles
PASS
Mileage75,430 miles
Since last MOT+1,453 miles
PASS
Mileage73,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,606 miles
PASS
Mileage71,371 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,228 miles
PASS
Mileage67,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,654 miles
PASS
Mileage60,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,488 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage52,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,016 miles
PASS
Mileage51,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,266 miles
Since last MOT+1,691 miles
PASS
Mileage49,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,575 miles
Since last MOT+2,476 miles
PASS
Mileage47,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,585 miles
PASS
Mileage44,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,241 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage38,063 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage34,562 miles
Since last MOT+3,243 miles
PASS
Mileage31,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,319 miles
Since last MOT+4,084 miles
PASS
Mileage27,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage22,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,790 miles
PASS
Mileage17,661 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage12,538 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 TXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EP03 TXF

What car is EP03 TXF?

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

What is the mileage of EP03 TXF?

The last recorded mileage for EP03 TXF was 79,093 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP03 TXF passed its MOT?

EP03 TXF has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2025.

Is EP03 TXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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