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FM52 SXG

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 49,475 miles on the clock, averaging 2,938 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 FM52 SXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,938

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 reading49,475 miles
Reading date
Miles last year138
Average per year2,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 SXG 7k18k28k39k49k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,475 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
PASS
Mileage49,337 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
PASS
Mileage49,163 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
PASS
Mileage48,978 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
PASS
Mileage48,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,738 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
PASS
Mileage48,394 miles
Since last MOT+440 miles
PASS
Mileage47,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage45,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,862 miles
Since last MOT+1,743 miles
PASS
Mileage44,119 miles
Since last MOT+1,692 miles
PASS
Mileage42,427 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
PASS
Mileage42,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,181 miles
Since last MOT+6,311 miles
PASS
Mileage35,870 miles
Since last MOT+7,169 miles
PASS
Mileage28,701 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage22,399 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage14,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,967 miles
PASS
Mileage7,078 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

RegistrationFM52 SXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 SXG

What car is FM52 SXG?

FM52 SXG is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 SXG?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 SXG was 49,475 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 SXG passed its MOT?

FM52 SXG has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2020.

Is FM52 SXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 SXG 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 FM52 SXG?

FM52 SXG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.