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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 64,981 miles on the clock, averaging 3,277 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 FD52 BGF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 64,981 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,052 |
| Average per year | 3,277 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FD52 BGF |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FD52 BGF
What car is FD52 BGF?
FD52 BGF is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD52 BGF?
The last recorded mileage for FD52 BGF was 64,981 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD52 BGF passed its MOT?
FD52 BGF has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 11 Dec 2018.
Is FD52 BGF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD52 BGF 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 FD52 BGF?
FD52 BGF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.