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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 87,770 miles on the clock, averaging 5,100 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 MA03 DCE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,770 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,100 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MA03 DCE |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About MA03 DCE
What car is MA03 DCE?
MA03 DCE is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA03 DCE?
The last recorded mileage for MA03 DCE was 87,770 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA03 DCE passed its MOT?
MA03 DCE has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2018.
Is MA03 DCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 DCE 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 MA03 DCE?
MA03 DCE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.