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GL52 THU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 92,001 miles on the clock, averaging 7,223 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 GL52 THU

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,223

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 reading92,001 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,223
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 THU 15k34k54k73k92k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,001 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,957 miles
Since last MOT+9,229 miles
PASS
Mileage82,728 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage74,482 miles
Since last MOT+7,921 miles
PASS
Mileage66,561 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage57,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage53,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,482 miles
PASS
Mileage48,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage42,411 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage36,864 miles
Since last MOT+964 miles
PASS
Mileage35,900 miles
Since last MOT+9,854 miles
PASS
Mileage26,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,046 miles
Since last MOT+10,827 miles
PASS
Mileage15,219 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

RegistrationGL52 THU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 THU

What car is GL52 THU?

GL52 THU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL52 THU?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 THU was 92,001 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 THU passed its MOT?

GL52 THU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2016.

Is GL52 THU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 THU 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 GL52 THU?

GL52 THU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.