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SL53 RXM

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 110,823 miles on the clock, averaging 8,910 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 SL53 RXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,910

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 reading110,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year683
Average per year8,910
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 RXM 38k56k75k93k111k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,823 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,140 miles
Since last MOT+9,200 miles
PASS
Mileage100,940 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,920 miles
Since last MOT+8,051 miles
PASS
Mileage92,869 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,868 miles
Since last MOT+13,428 miles
PASS
Mileage79,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,440 miles
Since last MOT+15,165 miles
PASS
Mileage64,275 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,269 miles
Since last MOT+5,173 miles
PASS
Mileage59,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage55,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,399 miles
PASS
Mileage50,972 miles
Since last MOT+12,604 miles
PASS
Mileage38,368 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

RegistrationSL53 RXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 RXM

What car is SL53 RXM?

SL53 RXM is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 RXM?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 RXM was 110,823 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 RXM passed its MOT?

SL53 RXM has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2014.

Is SL53 RXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 RXM 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 SL53 RXM?

SL53 RXM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.