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LR53 HJV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 77,441 miles on the clock, averaging 7,539 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 HJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,539

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading77,441 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,212
Average per year7,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 HJV 19k33k48k63k77k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage77,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage73,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,004 miles
PASS
Mileage69,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage65,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,104 miles
PASS
Mileage60,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,803 miles
PASS
Mileage49,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,246 miles
Since last MOT+12,043 miles
PASS
Mileage37,203 miles
Since last MOT+9,806 miles
PASS
Mileage27,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,397 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage18,784 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

RegistrationLR53 HJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 HJV

What car is LR53 HJV?

LR53 HJV is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 HJV?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 HJV was 77,441 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 HJV passed its MOT?

LR53 HJV has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 30 Oct 2014.

Is LR53 HJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 HJV 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 LR53 HJV?

LR53 HJV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.