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SA53 RZH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
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 998cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 82,911 miles on the clock, averaging 7,237 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SA53 RZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,911
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,237

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,911 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 RZH 24k39k53k68k83k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,911 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,889 miles
PASS
Mileage77,021 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage71,994 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,989 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage65,986 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,627 miles
PASS
Mileage60,356 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,247 miles
PASS
Mileage54,108 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,103 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage48,061 miles
Since last MOT+16,415 miles
PASS
Mileage31,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,646 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage24,037 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,036 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

RegistrationSA53 RZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 RZH

What car is SA53 RZH?

SA53 RZH is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 RZH?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 RZH was 82,911 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 RZH passed its MOT?

SA53 RZH has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2014.

Is SA53 RZH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 RZH 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 SA53 RZH?

SA53 RZH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.