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GL52 WYC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 107,149 miles on the clock, averaging 7,800 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 GL52 WYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,149
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,800

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 reading107,149 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,800
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 WYC 14k37k60k84k107k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage103,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,245 miles
Since last MOT+4,267 miles
PASS
Mileage98,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,978 miles
Since last MOT+4,618 miles
PASS
Mileage94,360 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage90,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage84,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,265 miles
PASS
Mileage76,283 miles
Since last MOT+8,518 miles
PASS
Mileage67,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage58,766 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,545 miles
Since last MOT+11,210 miles
PASS
Mileage47,335 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,103 miles
Since last MOT+10,916 miles
PASS
Mileage36,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,187 miles
Since last MOT+12,740 miles
PASS
Mileage23,447 miles
Since last MOT+9,752 miles
PASS
Mileage13,695 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 WYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 WYC

What car is GL52 WYC?

GL52 WYC is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL52 WYC?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 WYC was 107,149 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 WYC passed its MOT?

GL52 WYC has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2017.

Is GL52 WYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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