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FV52 UJW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 7 (46% pass rate). It has 86,075 miles on the clock, averaging 8,203 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FV52 UJW

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,075
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
46%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,203

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading86,075 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,361
Average per year8,203
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 UJW 28k43k57k72k86k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage86,075 miles
Since last MOT+15,361 miles
PASS
Mileage70,714 miles
Since last MOT+244 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,470 miles
Since last MOT+5,043 miles
PASS
Mileage65,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage60,231 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,565 miles
PASS
Mileage146,244 miles
Since last MOT+100,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,244 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage39,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,166 miles
Since last MOT+10,919 miles
PASS
Mileage28,247 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 UJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
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 UJW

What car is FV52 UJW?

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

What is the mileage of FV52 UJW?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 UJW was 86,075 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 UJW passed its MOT?

FV52 UJW has had 13 MOT tests with a 46% pass rate (6 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 25 Mar 2013.

Is FV52 UJW ULEZ compliant?

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

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