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MM52 JXE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 1229cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 87,585 miles on the clock, averaging 5,746 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 MM52 JXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,746

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,585 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,746
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MM52 JXE 33k47k60k74k88k '06'15'12

Check MM52 JXE

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,585 miles
Since last MOT+3,921 miles
PASS
Mileage83,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage79,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,996 miles
PASS
Mileage73,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,965 miles
PASS
Mileage69,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
PASS
Mileage65,863 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,305 miles
Since last MOT+4,400 miles
PASS
Mileage54,905 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,185 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,545 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage41,886 miles
Since last MOT+8,736 miles
PASS
Mileage33,150 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

RegistrationMM52 JXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MM52 JXE

What car is MM52 JXE?

MM52 JXE is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MM52 JXE?

The last recorded mileage for MM52 JXE was 87,585 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM52 JXE passed its MOT?

MM52 JXE has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2015.

Is MM52 JXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM52 JXE 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 MM52 JXE?

MM52 JXE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.