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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 88,811 miles on the clock, averaging 6,941 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 HS53 JXX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,811 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15 |
| Average per year | 6,941 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | HS53 JXX |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HS — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HS53 JXX
What car is HS53 JXX?
HS53 JXX is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2004.
What is the mileage of HS53 JXX?
The last recorded mileage for HS53 JXX was 88,811 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HS53 JXX passed its MOT?
HS53 JXX has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2017.
Is HS53 JXX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HS53 JXX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is HS53 JXX?
HS53 JXX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.