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PX03 VZE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 88,926 miles on the clock, averaging 7,810 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 PX03 VZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,810

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading88,926 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,810
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX03 VZE 8k28k49k69k89k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,926 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage82,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,654 miles
PASS
Mileage75,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage66,821 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,819 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,385 miles
PASS
Mileage61,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,941 miles
PASS
Mileage54,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
PASS
Mileage46,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage43,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,705 miles
Since last MOT+9,567 miles
PASS
Mileage34,138 miles
Since last MOT+11,336 miles
PASS
Mileage22,802 miles
Since last MOT+14,527 miles
PASS
Mileage8,275 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

RegistrationPX03 VZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PX03 VZE

What car is PX03 VZE?

PX03 VZE is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX03 VZE?

The last recorded mileage for PX03 VZE was 88,926 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX03 VZE passed its MOT?

PX03 VZE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2016.

Is PX03 VZE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX03 VZE 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 PX03 VZE?

PX03 VZE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.