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LX03 TZA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Green Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourGreen
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 1199cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 52,021 miles on the clock, averaging 1,229 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 LX03 TZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
1,229

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 reading52,021 miles
Reading date
Miles last year569
Average per year1,229
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX03 TZA 30k36k41k47k52k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,021 miles
Since last MOT+569 miles
PASS
Mileage51,452 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,450 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
PASS
Mileage51,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,055 miles
Since last MOT+394 miles
PASS
Mileage50,661 miles
Since last MOT+1,002 miles
PASS
Mileage49,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,659 miles
Since last MOT+839 miles
PASS
Mileage48,820 miles
Since last MOT+812 miles
PASS
Mileage48,008 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,006 miles
Since last MOT+1,081 miles
PASS
Mileage46,925 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,897 miles
Since last MOT+1,259 miles
PASS
Mileage45,638 miles
Since last MOT+1,238 miles
PASS
Mileage44,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage43,126 miles
Since last MOT+1,410 miles
PASS
Mileage41,716 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,699 miles
Since last MOT+1,468 miles
PASS
Mileage40,231 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage38,279 miles
Since last MOT+1,244 miles
PASS
Mileage37,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,661 miles
PASS
Mileage35,374 miles
Since last MOT+1,703 miles
PASS
Mileage33,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage30,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,296 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

RegistrationLX03 TZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LX03 TZA

What car is LX03 TZA?

LX03 TZA is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX03 TZA?

The last recorded mileage for LX03 TZA was 52,021 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX03 TZA passed its MOT?

LX03 TZA has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2023.

Is LX03 TZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX03 TZA 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 LX03 TZA?

LX03 TZA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.