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RJ03 HRN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
ColourRed
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 1389cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 103,963 miles on the clock, averaging 5,870 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ03 HRN

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,870

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,963 miles
Reading date
Miles last year40
Average per year5,870
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ03 HRN 25k45k65k84k104k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,963 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage98,533 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage93,882 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage89,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage82,722 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
PASS
Mileage76,964 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage72,348 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,311 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage64,950 miles
Since last MOT+4,642 miles
PASS
Mileage60,308 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,138 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage55,485 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,888 miles
PASS
Mileage49,580 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage42,122 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,121 miles
Since last MOT+1,722 miles
PASS
Mileage40,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,399 miles
Since last MOT+7,291 miles
PASS
Mileage33,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,721 miles
PASS
Mileage25,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,387 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 HRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 HRN

What car is RJ03 HRN?

RJ03 HRN is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ03 HRN?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 HRN was 103,963 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 HRN passed its MOT?

RJ03 HRN has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2019.

Is RJ03 HRN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ03 HRN 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 RJ03 HRN?

RJ03 HRN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.