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LW03 MKN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 95,965 miles on the clock, averaging 4,310 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 LW03 MKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,965
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,310

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,965 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,516
Average per year4,310
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW03 MKN 25k43k60k78k96k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,965 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage93,449 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage91,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,064 miles
Since last MOT+653 miles
PASS
Mileage90,411 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,410 miles
Since last MOT+1,037 miles
PASS
Mileage89,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage88,015 miles
Since last MOT+1,282 miles
PASS
Mileage86,733 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,061 miles
PASS
Mileage84,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,436 miles
PASS
Mileage80,205 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage76,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage72,391 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,369 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage68,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,579 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage62,063 miles
Since last MOT+19,822 miles
PASS
Mileage42,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage34,362 miles
Since last MOT+2,362 miles
PASS
Mileage32,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,989 miles
PASS
Mileage25,011 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

RegistrationLW03 MKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LW03 MKN

What car is LW03 MKN?

LW03 MKN is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LW03 MKN?

The last recorded mileage for LW03 MKN was 95,965 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW03 MKN passed its MOT?

LW03 MKN has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2022.

Is LW03 MKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW03 MKN 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 LW03 MKN?

LW03 MKN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.