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PL03 YLF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 97,676 miles on the clock, averaging 7,405 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 YLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,405

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,676 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,439
Average per year7,405
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL03 YLF 39k53k68k83k98k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,439 miles
PASS
Mileage93,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,237 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage84,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage81,614 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,747 miles
PASS
Mileage74,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage67,989 miles
Since last MOT+8,997 miles
PASS
Mileage58,992 miles
Since last MOT+10,655 miles
PASS
Mileage48,337 miles
Since last MOT+9,574 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,763 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

RegistrationPL03 YLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 YLF

What car is PL03 YLF?

PL03 YLF is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 YLF?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 YLF was 97,676 miles, recorded on 20 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 YLF passed its MOT?

PL03 YLF has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2014.

Is PL03 YLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 YLF 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 PL03 YLF?

PL03 YLF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.