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PL52 UFW

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 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 117,717 miles on the clock, averaging 9,469 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 PL52 UFW

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,717
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
9,469

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,717 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,469
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL52 UFW 42k61k80k99k118k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,717 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage107,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage104,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,132 miles
PASS
Mileage96,190 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,168 miles
Since last MOT+11,606 miles
PASS
Mileage84,562 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,556 miles
Since last MOT+9,955 miles
PASS
Mileage74,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,601 miles
Since last MOT+13,731 miles
PASS
Mileage60,870 miles
Since last MOT+19,245 miles
PASS
Mileage41,625 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

RegistrationPL52 UFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PL52 UFW

What car is PL52 UFW?

PL52 UFW is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL52 UFW?

The last recorded mileage for PL52 UFW was 117,717 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL52 UFW passed its MOT?

PL52 UFW has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2014.

Is PL52 UFW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL52 UFW 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 PL52 UFW?

PL52 UFW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.