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SL03 XYD

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 83,625 miles on the clock, averaging 4,791 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 XYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,791

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 reading83,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,128
Average per year4,791
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 XYD 9k27k46k65k84k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage83,625 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage80,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,426 miles
PASS
Mileage76,071 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage71,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,119 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage65,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,023 miles
PASS
Mileage60,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage52,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,910 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage45,726 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage39,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage33,733 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage28,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,637 miles
PASS
Mileage23,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,415 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage16,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,756 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage14,187 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
PASS
Mileage11,891 miles
Since last MOT+3,280 miles
PASS
Mileage8,611 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 XYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 XYD

What car is SL03 XYD?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 XYD?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 XYD was 83,625 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 XYD passed its MOT?

SL03 XYD has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 10 Nov 2021.

Is SL03 XYD ULEZ compliant?

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

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