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SH53 PJX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlack
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 998cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 80,380 miles on the clock, averaging 8,046 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 SH53 PJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,380
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
8,046

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading80,380 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-303
Average per year8,046
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 PJX 44k53k62k71k80k '06'11'08

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,380 miles
PASS
Mileage80,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage71,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,504 miles
Since last MOT+15,061 miles
PASS
Mileage56,443 miles
Since last MOT+12,449 miles
PASS
Mileage43,994 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

RegistrationSH53 PJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 PJX

What car is SH53 PJX?

SH53 PJX is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 PJX?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 PJX was 80,380 miles, recorded on 7 May 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 PJX passed its MOT?

SH53 PJX has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 May 2011.

Is SH53 PJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 PJX 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 SH53 PJX?

SH53 PJX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.