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FV52 WHF

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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 115,295 miles on the clock, averaging 4,643 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 WHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,295
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
4,643

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

Low mileage
Latest reading115,295 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,643
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 WHF 31k52k73k94k115k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage111,039 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,019 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
PASS
Mileage108,445 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,442 miles
Since last MOT+551 miles
PASS
Mileage107,891 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage107,875 miles
Since last MOT+285 miles
PASS
Mileage107,590 miles
Since last MOT+1,223 miles
PASS
Mileage106,367 miles
Since last MOT+1,432 miles
PASS
Mileage104,935 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage103,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage99,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,865 miles
Since last MOT+3,984 miles
PASS
Mileage95,881 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage89,230 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,504 miles
PASS
Mileage81,686 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage78,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,513 miles
PASS
Mileage75,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage67,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage59,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,968 miles
PASS
Mileage52,588 miles
Since last MOT+9,351 miles
PASS
Mileage43,237 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,122 miles
Since last MOT+11,972 miles
PASS
Mileage31,150 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 WHF
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 WHF

What car is FV52 WHF?

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

What is the mileage of FV52 WHF?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 WHF was 115,295 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 WHF passed its MOT?

FV52 WHF has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2024.

Is FV52 WHF ULEZ compliant?

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

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