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RC03 FEB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 89,375 miles on the clock, averaging 8,807 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 RC03 FEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,375
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
8,807

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 reading89,375 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,710
Average per year8,807
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RC03 FEB 18k36k54k72k89k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage89,375 miles
Since last MOT+10,710 miles
PASS
Mileage78,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage71,190 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,189 miles
Since last MOT+10,896 miles
PASS
Mileage60,293 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage56,290 miles
Since last MOT+12,691 miles
PASS
Mileage43,599 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,558 miles
Since last MOT+18,493 miles
PASS
Mileage25,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
Mileage22,507 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage18,073 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

RegistrationRC03 FEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRC — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RC03 FEB

What car is RC03 FEB?

RC03 FEB is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RC03 FEB?

The last recorded mileage for RC03 FEB was 89,375 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RC03 FEB passed its MOT?

RC03 FEB has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jun 2014.

Is RC03 FEB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RC03 FEB 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 RC03 FEB?

RC03 FEB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.