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LX53 WZH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
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 973cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 49,362 miles on the clock, averaging 2,873 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 LX53 WZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,873

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,362 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 WZH 10k20k30k40k49k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage40,545 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage37,758 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,757 miles
Since last MOT+1,128 miles
PASS
Mileage36,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,629 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage34,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,735 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage32,384 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,597 miles
PASS
Mileage30,776 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage28,866 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage26,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,346 miles
PASS
Mileage22,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,937 miles
Since last MOT+3,490 miles
PASS
Mileage19,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage15,656 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage13,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage10,300 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

RegistrationLX53 WZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 WZH

What car is LX53 WZH?

LX53 WZH is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 WZH?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 WZH was 49,362 miles, recorded on 12 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 WZH passed its MOT?

LX53 WZH has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2020.

Is LX53 WZH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 WZH 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 LX53 WZH?

LX53 WZH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.