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FH03 XSP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 59,458 miles on the clock, averaging 4,559 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 FH03 XSP

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,458
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,559

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,458 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,559
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH03 XSP 9k22k34k47k59k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
PASS
Mileage53,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage46,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage41,818 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,815 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
PASS
Mileage39,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,715 miles
PASS
Mileage37,358 miles
Since last MOT+2,322 miles
PASS
Mileage35,036 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage28,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage24,792 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage19,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,521 miles
PASS
Mileage15,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage11,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,667 miles
Since last MOT+2,786 miles
PASS
Mileage8,881 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

RegistrationFH03 XSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FH03 XSP

What car is FH03 XSP?

FH03 XSP is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH03 XSP?

The last recorded mileage for FH03 XSP was 59,458 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH03 XSP passed its MOT?

FH03 XSP has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2017.

Is FH03 XSP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH03 XSP 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 FH03 XSP?

FH03 XSP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.