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GP52 BWF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 13 (59% pass rate). It has 61,539 miles on the clock, averaging 1,993 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 GP52 BWF

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
1,993

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,755
Average per year1,993
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP52 BWF 21k31k41k52k62k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage61,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,755 miles
PASS
Mileage54,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,634 miles
PASS
Mileage52,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,150 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,069 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage48,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,888 miles
Since last MOT+3,593 miles
PASS
Mileage45,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,332 miles
PASS
Mileage42,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,963 miles
Since last MOT+611 miles
PASS
Mileage42,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,352 miles
Since last MOT+791 miles
PASS
Mileage41,561 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
PASS
Mileage41,432 miles
Since last MOT+253 miles
PASS
Mileage41,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,179 miles
Since last MOT+477 miles
PASS
Mileage40,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,702 miles
Since last MOT+557 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,145 miles
Since last MOT+704 miles
PASS
Mileage39,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,441 miles
Since last MOT+1,359 miles
PASS
Mileage38,082 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,081 miles
Since last MOT+1,783 miles
PASS
Mileage36,298 miles
Since last MOT+2,625 miles
PASS
Mileage33,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage31,238 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage28,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,031 miles
PASS
Mileage26,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage24,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage21,414 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

RegistrationGP52 BWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GP52 BWF

What car is GP52 BWF?

GP52 BWF is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP52 BWF?

The last recorded mileage for GP52 BWF was 61,539 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP52 BWF passed its MOT?

GP52 BWF has had 32 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (19 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 20 Mar 2026.

Is GP52 BWF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP52 BWF 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 GP52 BWF?

GP52 BWF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.