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FX53 WHJ

2004 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
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 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 119,652 miles on the clock, averaging 7,787 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 FX53 WHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,652
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,787

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,652 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,020
Average per year7,787
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX53 WHJ 61k76k90k105k120k '06'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage119,652 miles
Since last MOT+10,020 miles
PASS
Mileage109,632 miles
Since last MOT+3,875 miles
PASS
Mileage105,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,757 miles
Since last MOT+17,100 miles
PASS
Mileage88,657 miles
Since last MOT+10,376 miles
PASS
Mileage78,281 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,277 miles
Since last MOT+1,647 miles
PASS
Mileage76,630 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,558 miles
Since last MOT+15,577 miles
PASS
Mileage60,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,981 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

RegistrationFX53 WHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FX53 WHJ

What car is FX53 WHJ?

FX53 WHJ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2004.

What is the mileage of FX53 WHJ?

The last recorded mileage for FX53 WHJ was 119,652 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX53 WHJ passed its MOT?

FX53 WHJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 11 Jul 2014.

Is FX53 WHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 WHJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FX53 WHJ?

FX53 WHJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.