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FH53 ENK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 106,152 miles on the clock, averaging 3,693 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 FH53 ENK

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,693

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 reading106,152 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,041
Average per year3,693
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 ENK 37k54k71k89k106k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,152 miles
Since last MOT+1,041 miles
PASS
Mileage105,111 miles
Since last MOT+1,028 miles
PASS
Mileage104,083 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage103,097 miles
Since last MOT+921 miles
PASS
Mileage102,176 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,162 miles
Since last MOT+339 miles
PASS
Mileage101,823 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,808 miles
Since last MOT+765 miles
PASS
Mileage101,043 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,028 miles
Since last MOT+481 miles
PASS
Mileage100,547 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,544 miles
Since last MOT+1,387 miles
PASS
Mileage99,157 miles
Since last MOT+1,570 miles
PASS
Mileage97,587 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage93,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,070 miles
PASS
Mileage84,124 miles
Since last MOT+3,851 miles
PASS
Mileage80,273 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage73,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage70,828 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage64,356 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage59,634 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage53,721 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,698 miles
Since last MOT+6,475 miles
PASS
Mileage47,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,536 miles
PASS
Mileage36,687 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

RegistrationFH53 ENK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 ENK

What car is FH53 ENK?

FH53 ENK is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 ENK?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 ENK was 106,152 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 ENK passed its MOT?

FH53 ENK has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2025.

Is FH53 ENK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 ENK 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 FH53 ENK?

FH53 ENK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.