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ET03 CVR

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 143,948 miles on the clock, averaging 7,767 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 ET03 CVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,948
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,767

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,948 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,767
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 CVR 70k89k107k126k144k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,948 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,938 miles
Since last MOT+8,179 miles
PASS
Mileage135,759 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,605 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage127,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,047 miles
Since last MOT+4,869 miles
PASS
Mileage122,178 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,174 miles
Since last MOT+943 miles
PASS
Mileage121,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage115,463 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage106,734 miles
Since last MOT+13,502 miles
PASS
Mileage93,232 miles
Since last MOT+20,660 miles
PASS
Mileage72,572 miles
Since last MOT+2,311 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,261 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

RegistrationET03 CVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 CVR

What car is ET03 CVR?

ET03 CVR is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET03 CVR?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 CVR was 143,948 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 CVR passed its MOT?

ET03 CVR has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2015.

Is ET03 CVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET03 CVR 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 ET03 CVR?

ET03 CVR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.