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PE53 OXR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 98,896 miles on the clock, averaging 10,801 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 OXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,896
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
10,801

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading98,896 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,801
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE53 OXR 40k55k70k84k99k '06'12'11

Check PE53 OXR

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage91,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,547 miles
PASS
Mileage80,967 miles
Since last MOT+9,885 miles
PASS
Mileage71,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,356 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,726 miles
Since last MOT+20,446 miles
PASS
Mileage40,280 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

RegistrationPE53 OXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 OXR

What car is PE53 OXR?

PE53 OXR is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 OXR?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 OXR was 98,896 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 OXR passed its MOT?

PE53 OXR has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2012.

Is PE53 OXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 OXR 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 PE53 OXR?

PE53 OXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.