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SD52 JGU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 86,947 miles on the clock, averaging 6,532 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 SD52 JGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,947
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,532

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 reading86,947 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,532
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SD52 JGU 21k38k54k70k87k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,947 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,330 miles
PASS
Mileage81,616 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage76,932 miles
Since last MOT+4,058 miles
PASS
Mileage72,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage67,915 miles
Since last MOT+7,472 miles
PASS
Mileage60,443 miles
Since last MOT+8,265 miles
PASS
Mileage52,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,178 miles
Since last MOT+8,180 miles
PASS
Mileage43,998 miles
Since last MOT+7,131 miles
PASS
Mileage36,867 miles
Since last MOT+10,077 miles
PASS
Mileage26,790 miles
Since last MOT+5,766 miles
PASS
Mileage21,024 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

RegistrationSD52 JGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SD52 JGU

What car is SD52 JGU?

SD52 JGU is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD52 JGU?

The last recorded mileage for SD52 JGU was 86,947 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD52 JGU passed its MOT?

SD52 JGU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2016.

Is SD52 JGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD52 JGU 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 SD52 JGU?

SD52 JGU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.