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SH52 JTU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 89,507 miles on the clock, averaging 4,644 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 SH52 JTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,644

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 reading89,507 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,644
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 JTU 12k31k51k70k90k '05'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,507 miles
Since last MOT+6,736 miles
PASS
Mileage82,771 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,770 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage79,709 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
PASS
Mileage79,439 miles
Since last MOT+1,203 miles
PASS
Mileage78,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,236 miles
PASS
Mileage76,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage71,007 miles
Since last MOT+1,016 miles
PASS
Mileage69,991 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage65,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage60,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,205 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage54,053 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage49,260 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage41,617 miles
Since last MOT+6,787 miles
PASS
Mileage34,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage29,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,679 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
PASS
Mileage29,667 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage25,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,459 miles
PASS
Mileage17,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage11,632 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

RegistrationSH52 JTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 JTU

What car is SH52 JTU?

SH52 JTU is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH52 JTU?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 JTU was 89,507 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 JTU passed its MOT?

SH52 JTU has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2022.

Is SH52 JTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 JTU 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 SH52 JTU?

SH52 JTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.