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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 93,890 miles on the clock, averaging 7,775 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 ML53 BNN
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 93,890 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 7,775 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | ML53 BNN |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 BNN
What car is ML53 BNN?
ML53 BNN is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 BNN?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 BNN was 93,890 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 BNN passed its MOT?
ML53 BNN has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2016.
Is ML53 BNN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 BNN 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 ML53 BNN?
ML53 BNN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.