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MM03 VHJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 50,701 miles on the clock, averaging 3,379 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 MM03 VHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
3,379

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 reading50,701 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,379
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM03 VHJ 25k32k38k44k51k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,701 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,105 miles
PASS
Mileage42,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage36,811 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage31,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage29,501 miles
PASS
Mileage89,231 miles
Since last MOT+63,838 miles
PASS
Mileage25,393 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

RegistrationMM03 VHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MM03 VHJ

What car is MM03 VHJ?

MM03 VHJ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MM03 VHJ?

The last recorded mileage for MM03 VHJ was 50,701 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM03 VHJ passed its MOT?

MM03 VHJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2014.

Is MM03 VHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM03 VHJ 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 MM03 VHJ?

MM03 VHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.