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MJ03 CMZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
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 1389cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 105,927 miles on the clock, averaging 4,156 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ03 CMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,927
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,156

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 reading105,927 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year4,156
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ03 CMZ 30k49k68k87k106k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,927 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,441 miles
PASS
Mileage101,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,858 miles
PASS
Mileage96,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,622 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage93,407 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage93,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage90,370 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,360 miles
Since last MOT+2,970 miles
PASS
Mileage87,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage83,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage80,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage77,353 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage74,689 miles
Since last MOT+2,423 miles
PASS
Mileage72,266 miles
Since last MOT+1,468 miles
PASS
Mileage70,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage68,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,093 miles
PASS
Mileage66,261 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage64,706 miles
Since last MOT+11,131 miles
PASS
Mileage53,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,575 miles
Since last MOT+12,358 miles
PASS
Mileage41,217 miles
Since last MOT+11,088 miles
PASS
Mileage30,129 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 CMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MJ03 CMZ

What car is MJ03 CMZ?

MJ03 CMZ is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ03 CMZ?

The last recorded mileage for MJ03 CMZ was 105,927 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ03 CMZ passed its MOT?

MJ03 CMZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2024.

Is MJ03 CMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ03 CMZ 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 MJ03 CMZ?

MJ03 CMZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.