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SH03 OED

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 59,486 miles on the clock, averaging 3,130 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 OED

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
3,130

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,486 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,130
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 OED 32k39k46k53k59k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,486 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,485 miles
Since last MOT+13,231 miles
PASS
Mileage46,254 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage46,248 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
PASS
Mileage46,169 miles
Since last MOT+421 miles
PASS
Mileage45,748 miles
Since last MOT+737 miles
PASS
Mileage45,011 miles
Since last MOT+591 miles
PASS
Mileage44,420 miles
Since last MOT+780 miles
PASS
Mileage43,640 miles
Since last MOT+11,409 miles
PASS
Mileage32,231 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 OED
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 OED

What car is SH03 OED?

SH03 OED is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 OED?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 OED was 59,486 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 OED passed its MOT?

SH03 OED has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jan 2015.

Is SH03 OED ULEZ compliant?

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

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