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FV52 THX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 96,013 miles on the clock, averaging 5,453 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 FV52 THX

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,013
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,453

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,013 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,121
Average per year5,453
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV52 THX 14k35k55k76k96k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,121 miles
PASS
Mileage92,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,995 miles
PASS
Mileage83,897 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage75,099 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage69,055 miles
Since last MOT+5,806 miles
PASS
Mileage63,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage58,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage54,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,768 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage44,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage39,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,997 miles
PASS
Mileage34,714 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage29,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,765 miles
PASS
Mileage24,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,769 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage14,170 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 THX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
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 THX

What car is FV52 THX?

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

What is the mileage of FV52 THX?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 THX was 96,013 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 THX passed its MOT?

FV52 THX has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2021.

Is FV52 THX ULEZ compliant?

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

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