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FB03 MRU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 11 (52% pass rate). It has 113,885 miles on the clock, averaging 8,263 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 FB03 MRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,885
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,263

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,885 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,263
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FB03 MRU 15k39k64k89k114k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage111,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
PASS
Mileage108,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,267 miles
Since last MOT+9,326 miles
PASS
Mileage98,941 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,857 miles
Since last MOT+9,430 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,427 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
PASS
Mileage80,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,951 miles
PASS
Mileage73,192 miles
Since last MOT+7,235 miles
PASS
Mileage65,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,957 miles
Since last MOT+10,361 miles
PASS
Mileage55,596 miles
Since last MOT+10,265 miles
PASS
Mileage45,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,331 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,759 miles
PASS
Mileage38,551 miles
Since last MOT+18,950 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage15,221 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
PASS
Mileage14,538 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,529 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

RegistrationFB03 MRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFB — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FB03 MRU

What car is FB03 MRU?

FB03 MRU is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FB03 MRU?

The last recorded mileage for FB03 MRU was 113,885 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FB03 MRU passed its MOT?

FB03 MRU has had 23 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (12 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2018.

Is FB03 MRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FB03 MRU 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 FB03 MRU?

FB03 MRU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.