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LB03 BUW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 67,091 miles on the clock, averaging 2,695 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for LB03 BUW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
67,091
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
2,695

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,091 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year2,695
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 BUW 14k28k41k54k67k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,091 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,019 miles
PASS
Mileage66,064 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage62,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,334 miles
Since last MOT+4,783 miles
PASS
Mileage57,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage53,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage49,278 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage47,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,639 miles
Since last MOT+1,286 miles
PASS
Mileage46,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,353 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage43,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,416 miles
Since last MOT+1,813 miles
PASS
Mileage41,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage39,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage37,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,696 miles
PASS
Mileage34,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage30,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,538 miles
PASS
Mileage26,791 miles
Since last MOT+1,391 miles
PASS
Mileage25,400 miles
Since last MOT+857 miles
PASS
Mileage24,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,543 miles
Since last MOT+1,297 miles
PASS
Mileage23,246 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage19,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,812 miles
PASS
Mileage14,331 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

RegistrationLB03 BUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LB03 BUW

What car is LB03 BUW?

LB03 BUW is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB03 BUW?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 BUW was 67,091 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 BUW passed its MOT?

LB03 BUW has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.

Is LB03 BUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB03 BUW 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 LB03 BUW?

LB03 BUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.