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FH53 RGO

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 40,738 miles on the clock, averaging 7,370 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 RGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
7,370

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

Below average
Latest reading40,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,402
Average per year7,370
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 RGO 19k24k30k35k41k '07'10'08

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage40,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage35,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,977 miles
PASS
Mileage27,359 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,285 miles
Since last MOT+8,562 miles
PASS
Mileage18,723 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 RGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 RGO

What car is FH53 RGO?

FH53 RGO is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 RGO?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 RGO was 40,738 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 RGO passed its MOT?

FH53 RGO has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 17 Feb 2010.

Is FH53 RGO ULEZ compliant?

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

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