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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 70,043 miles on the clock, averaging 6,513 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 HJ52 CWP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 70,043 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,461 |
| Average per year | 6,513 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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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
| Registration | HJ52 CWP |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About HJ52 CWP
What car is HJ52 CWP?
HJ52 CWP is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HJ52 CWP?
The last recorded mileage for HJ52 CWP was 70,043 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HJ52 CWP passed its MOT?
HJ52 CWP has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Nov 2010.
Is HJ52 CWP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ52 CWP 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 HJ52 CWP?
HJ52 CWP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.