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RG03 BKN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 7 (50% pass rate). It has 118,281 miles on the clock, averaging 9,050 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 RG03 BKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
50%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,050

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,281 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,660
Average per year9,050
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RG03 BKN 57k72k88k103k118k '09'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,281 miles
Since last MOT+21,660 miles
PASS
Mileage96,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,621 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,613 miles
Since last MOT+13,005 miles
PASS
Mileage83,608 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage71,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage65,875 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage59,228 miles
Since last MOT+2,340 miles
PASS
Mileage56,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,888 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

RegistrationRG03 BKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRG — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RG03 BKN

What car is RG03 BKN?

RG03 BKN is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RG03 BKN?

The last recorded mileage for RG03 BKN was 118,281 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RG03 BKN passed its MOT?

RG03 BKN has had 14 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (7 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2016.

Is RG03 BKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RG03 BKN 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 RG03 BKN?

RG03 BKN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.