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HX03 HBH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
ColourSilver
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 1389cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 14 (53% pass rate). It has 124,604 miles on the clock, averaging 6,022 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for HX03 HBH

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
6,022

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,664
Average per year6,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HX03 HBH 18k44k71k98k125k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,664 miles
PASS
Mileage119,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage112,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,016 miles
Since last MOT+12,754 miles
PASS
Mileage99,262 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,259 miles
Since last MOT+14,576 miles
PASS
Mileage84,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,058 miles
PASS
Mileage80,625 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage75,264 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage69,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,984 miles
Since last MOT+6,978 miles
PASS
Mileage56,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage50,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage45,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,008 miles
PASS
Mileage41,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,318 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage36,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,107 miles
PASS
Mileage31,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage27,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage17,654 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 HBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About HX03 HBH

What car is HX03 HBH?

HX03 HBH is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HX03 HBH?

The last recorded mileage for HX03 HBH was 124,604 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX03 HBH passed its MOT?

HX03 HBH has had 30 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (16 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2023.

Is HX03 HBH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX03 HBH 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 HX03 HBH?

HX03 HBH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.