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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 124,299 miles on the clock, averaging 11,927 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for GF53 FMP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 124,299 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,387 |
| Average per year | 11,927 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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
| Registration | GF53 FMP |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GF — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GF53 FMP
What car is GF53 FMP?
GF53 FMP is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GF53 FMP?
The last recorded mileage for GF53 FMP was 124,299 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GF53 FMP passed its MOT?
GF53 FMP has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Dec 2014.
Is GF53 FMP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 FMP 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 GF53 FMP?
GF53 FMP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.