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SL03 FZY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, 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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 13 (57% pass rate). It has 73,458 miles on the clock, averaging 3,075 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 SL03 FZY

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,458
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
3,075

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 reading73,458 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,023
Average per year3,075
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 FZY 19k32k46k60k73k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,458 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage65,435 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,423 miles
Since last MOT+6,778 miles
PASS
Mileage58,645 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage54,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,063 miles
Since last MOT+2,317 miles
PASS
Mileage51,746 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,101 miles
PASS
Mileage48,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,551 miles
Since last MOT+425 miles
PASS
Mileage48,126 miles
Since last MOT+404 miles
PASS
Mileage47,722 miles
Since last MOT+731 miles
PASS
Mileage46,991 miles
Since last MOT+1,295 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,696 miles
Since last MOT+1,282 miles
PASS
Mileage44,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage42,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,645 miles
Since last MOT+948 miles
PASS
Mileage41,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,697 miles
Since last MOT+1,510 miles
PASS
Mileage40,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,187 miles
Since last MOT+1,943 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,244 miles
Since last MOT+6,005 miles
PASS
Mileage32,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage27,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,999 miles
PASS
Mileage23,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,687 miles
PASS
Mileage18,818 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

RegistrationSL03 FZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 FZY

What car is SL03 FZY?

SL03 FZY is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 FZY?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 FZY was 73,458 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 FZY passed its MOT?

SL03 FZY has had 30 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (17 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2023.

Is SL03 FZY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 FZY 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 SL03 FZY?

SL03 FZY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.