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FV52 LHR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 83,153 miles on the clock, averaging 4,014 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 FV52 LHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,153
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,014

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 reading83,153 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,014
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 LHR 15k32k49k66k83k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,153 miles
Since last MOT+1,693 miles
PASS
Mileage81,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage76,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage72,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage68,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,656 miles
PASS
Mileage64,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,525 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
PASS
Mileage62,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,546 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
PASS
Mileage59,757 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,721 miles
Since last MOT+2,649 miles
PASS
Mileage57,072 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage54,461 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,433 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage47,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,670 miles
Since last MOT+9,289 miles
PASS
Mileage38,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage34,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,720 miles
PASS
Mileage31,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage27,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,811 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage23,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,594 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage14,667 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

RegistrationFV52 LHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FV52 LHR

What car is FV52 LHR?

FV52 LHR is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV52 LHR?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 LHR was 83,153 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 LHR passed its MOT?

FV52 LHR has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2023.

Is FV52 LHR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 LHR 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 FV52 LHR?

FV52 LHR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.