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SH52 WRC

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 111,999 miles on the clock, averaging 4,773 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 WRC

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,773

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 reading111,999 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,913
Average per year4,773
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 WRC 33k53k72k92k112k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage106,086 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage99,612 miles
Since last MOT+8,272 miles
PASS
Mileage91,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage87,843 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,028 miles
PASS
Mileage85,814 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage81,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage77,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage73,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage66,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,788 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage61,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage54,032 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,026 miles
Since last MOT+10,825 miles
PASS
Mileage43,201 miles
Since last MOT+742 miles
PASS
Mileage42,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,163 miles
PASS
Mileage38,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage32,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,914 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 WRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 WRC

What car is SH52 WRC?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 WRC?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 WRC was 111,999 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 WRC passed its MOT?

SH52 WRC has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2022.

Is SH52 WRC ULEZ compliant?

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

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