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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 119,321 miles on the clock, averaging 7,235 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 PE03 DXK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 119,321 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,235 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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 | PE03 DXK |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PE — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About PE03 DXK
What car is PE03 DXK?
PE03 DXK is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PE03 DXK?
The last recorded mileage for PE03 DXK was 119,321 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PE03 DXK passed its MOT?
PE03 DXK has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2017.
Is PE03 DXK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE03 DXK 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 PE03 DXK?
PE03 DXK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.