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SB03 LJX

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 86,326 miles on the clock, averaging 4,398 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SB03 LJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,398

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

Low mileage
Latest reading86,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,169
Average per year4,398
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB03 LJX 21k38k54k70k86k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,326 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage81,157 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage78,139 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,176 miles
PASS
Mileage74,921 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,908 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage70,359 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage66,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,543 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage62,049 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,928 miles
PASS
Mileage57,094 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage52,820 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage47,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage42,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,926 miles
Since last MOT+6,032 miles
PASS
Mileage36,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
PASS
Mileage30,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage25,781 miles
Since last MOT+4,302 miles
PASS
Mileage21,479 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 LJX
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 LJX

What car is SB03 LJX?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 LJX?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 LJX was 86,326 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 LJX passed its MOT?

SB03 LJX has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2021.

Is SB03 LJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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