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MA03 FOC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 87,032 miles on the clock, averaging 8,503 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 MA03 FOC

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,503

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,032 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,699
Average per year8,503
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA03 FOC 13k32k50k69k87k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,032 miles
Since last MOT+16,699 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,333 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,330 miles
Since last MOT+7,002 miles
PASS
Mileage63,328 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,916 miles
PASS
Mileage61,410 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,405 miles
Since last MOT+5,270 miles
PASS
Mileage56,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,135 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage48,714 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,713 miles
Since last MOT+22,621 miles
PASS
Mileage26,092 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
PASS
Mileage13,374 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

RegistrationMA03 FOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MA03 FOC

What car is MA03 FOC?

MA03 FOC is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA03 FOC?

The last recorded mileage for MA03 FOC was 87,032 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA03 FOC passed its MOT?

MA03 FOC has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2014.

Is MA03 FOC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 FOC 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 FOC?

MA03 FOC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.