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SH03 ABF

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 53,017 miles on the clock, averaging 7,683 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SH03 ABF

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,683

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading53,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,526
Average per year7,683
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH03 ABF 14k24k34k43k53k '06'11'08

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,526 miles
PASS
Mileage48,491 miles
Since last MOT+8,622 miles
PASS
Mileage39,869 miles
Since last MOT+9,812 miles
PASS
Mileage30,057 miles
Since last MOT+8,562 miles
PASS
Mileage21,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage14,373 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

RegistrationSH03 ABF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 ABF

What car is SH03 ABF?

SH03 ABF is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 ABF?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 ABF was 53,017 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 ABF passed its MOT?

SH03 ABF has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Mar 2011.

Is SH03 ABF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH03 ABF 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 SH03 ABF?

SH03 ABF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.