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PJ03 BSU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
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 1199cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 103,355 miles on the clock, averaging 4,518 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ03 BSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,518

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,355 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ03 BSU 44k59k74k89k103k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,955 miles
PASS
Mileage101,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,400 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage92,848 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,819 miles
Since last MOT+8,493 miles
PASS
Mileage84,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,326 miles
Since last MOT+7,685 miles
PASS
Mileage76,641 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,594 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage70,319 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage66,878 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,859 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage63,999 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,998 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage61,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage52,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,886 miles
Since last MOT+8,490 miles
PASS
Mileage44,396 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 BSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PJ03 BSU

What car is PJ03 BSU?

PJ03 BSU is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ03 BSU?

The last recorded mileage for PJ03 BSU was 103,355 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ03 BSU passed its MOT?

PJ03 BSU has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2019.

Is PJ03 BSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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