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GU53 DLN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourGreen
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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 102,496 miles on the clock, averaging 5,783 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 GU53 DLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,496
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,783

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,496 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year5,783
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 DLN 39k55k71k87k102k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,496 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,486 miles
Since last MOT+4,586 miles
PASS
Mileage97,900 miles
Since last MOT+5,317 miles
PASS
Mileage92,583 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage92,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,567 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage88,068 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,949 miles
Since last MOT+9,431 miles
PASS
Mileage78,518 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,584 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,581 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage65,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage58,229 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,194 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
PASS
Mileage50,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage44,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage38,870 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

RegistrationGU53 DLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 DLN

What car is GU53 DLN?

GU53 DLN is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 DLN?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 DLN was 102,496 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 DLN passed its MOT?

GU53 DLN has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2017.

Is GU53 DLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 DLN 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 GU53 DLN?

GU53 DLN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.