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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 83,610 miles on the clock, averaging 5,468 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 PF52 GFV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 83,610 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,468 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | PF52 GFV |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PF — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PF52 GFV
What car is PF52 GFV?
PF52 GFV is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PF52 GFV?
The last recorded mileage for PF52 GFV was 83,610 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PF52 GFV passed its MOT?
PF52 GFV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2017.
Is PF52 GFV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF52 GFV 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 PF52 GFV?
PF52 GFV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.