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LG53 LHZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlue
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 998cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 130,591 miles on the clock, averaging 7,251 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 LG53 LHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,591
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,251

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

Below average
Latest reading130,591 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,653
Average per year7,251
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 LHZ 43k65k87k109k131k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage130,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage123,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,938 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage117,803 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,796 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,711 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage114,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,042 miles
PASS
Mileage111,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage107,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage104,980 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,881 miles
PASS
Mileage102,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,050 miles
Since last MOT+11,756 miles
PASS
Mileage90,294 miles
Since last MOT+12,572 miles
PASS
Mileage77,722 miles
Since last MOT+17,388 miles
PASS
Mileage60,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,334 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage56,267 miles
Since last MOT+12,879 miles
PASS
Mileage43,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,388 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

RegistrationLG53 LHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 LHZ

What car is LG53 LHZ?

LG53 LHZ is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 LHZ?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 LHZ was 130,591 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 LHZ passed its MOT?

LG53 LHZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 20 Oct 2018.

Is LG53 LHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG53 LHZ 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 LG53 LHZ?

LG53 LHZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.