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SH53 WOX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1248cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 103,582 miles on the clock, averaging 7,877 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 WOX

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,877

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,582 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,687
Average per year7,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 WOX 21k42k62k83k104k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage103,582 miles
Since last MOT+14,687 miles
PASS
Mileage88,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,762 miles
PASS
Mileage81,133 miles
Since last MOT+8,584 miles
PASS
Mileage72,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage69,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage63,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage56,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,650 miles
Since last MOT+12,666 miles
PASS
Mileage43,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,984 miles
Since last MOT+10,341 miles
PASS
Mileage33,643 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,589 miles
Since last MOT+12,210 miles
PASS
Mileage21,379 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 WOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 WOX

What car is SH53 WOX?

SH53 WOX is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 WOX?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 WOX was 103,582 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 WOX passed its MOT?

SH53 WOX has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 21 Apr 2017.

Is SH53 WOX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 WOX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH53 WOX?

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