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SH03 LXE

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 42,875 miles on the clock, averaging 3,362 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 SH03 LXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
42,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,362

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 reading42,875 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,722
Average per year3,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 LXE 9k18k26k35k43k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,875 miles
Since last MOT+10,722 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,028 miles
PASS
Mileage30,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,172 miles
PASS
Mileage27,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,953 miles
Since last MOT+1,520 miles
PASS
Mileage26,433 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage24,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,528 miles
PASS
Mileage22,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage20,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,425 miles
PASS
Mileage16,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage12,841 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage9,463 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 LXE
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 LXE

What car is SH03 LXE?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 LXE?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 LXE was 42,875 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 LXE passed its MOT?

SH03 LXE has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2016.

Is SH03 LXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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