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SB03 EBZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 116,766 miles on the clock, averaging 5,135 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 SB03 EBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,766
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,135

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 reading116,766 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,135
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB03 EBZ 70k81k93k105k117k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,829 miles
PASS
Mileage107,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,937 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
PASS
Mileage98,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,096 miles
PASS
Mileage90,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,053 miles
PASS
Mileage83,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage76,576 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,477 miles
PASS
Mileage68,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,097 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage59,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,379 miles
Since last MOT+14,292 miles
PASS
Mileage45,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,087 miles
Since last MOT+11,882 miles
PASS
Mileage33,205 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,682 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

RegistrationSB03 EBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 EBZ

What car is SB03 EBZ?

SB03 EBZ is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB03 EBZ?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 EBZ was 116,766 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 EBZ passed its MOT?

SB03 EBZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2015.

Is SB03 EBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB03 EBZ 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 SB03 EBZ?

SB03 EBZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.