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PJ03 BKA

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 82,039 miles on the clock, averaging 5,541 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 PJ03 BKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,039
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,541

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

Below average
Latest reading82,039 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,555
Average per year5,541
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ03 BKA 19k34k50k66k82k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,039 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage77,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage73,709 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,907 miles
Since last MOT+3,966 miles
PASS
Mileage64,941 miles
Since last MOT+5,020 miles
PASS
Mileage59,921 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage53,619 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage46,393 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage39,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage33,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage27,354 miles
Since last MOT+8,761 miles
PASS
Mileage18,593 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

RegistrationPJ03 BKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PJ03 BKA

What car is PJ03 BKA?

PJ03 BKA is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ03 BKA?

The last recorded mileage for PJ03 BKA was 82,039 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ03 BKA passed its MOT?

PJ03 BKA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Oct 2017.

Is PJ03 BKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ03 BKA 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 PJ03 BKA?

PJ03 BKA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.