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GV03 BXJ

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 87,849 miles on the clock, averaging 8,508 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 GV03 BXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,849
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,508

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 reading87,849 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,459
Average per year8,508
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV03 BXJ 20k37k54k71k88k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage79,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,483 miles
PASS
Mileage75,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,907 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage73,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,113 miles
Since last MOT+9,491 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,622 miles
Since last MOT+11,551 miles
PASS
Mileage52,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,407 miles
PASS
Mileage48,664 miles
Since last MOT+15,434 miles
PASS
Mileage33,230 miles
Since last MOT+13,546 miles
PASS
Mileage19,684 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

RegistrationGV03 BXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GV03 BXJ

What car is GV03 BXJ?

GV03 BXJ is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV03 BXJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV03 BXJ was 87,849 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV03 BXJ passed its MOT?

GV03 BXJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2014.

Is GV03 BXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV03 BXJ 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 GV03 BXJ?

GV03 BXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.