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SO03 TBX

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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 14 (53% pass rate). It has 60,745 miles on the clock, averaging 3,053 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 SO03 TBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
3,053

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 reading60,745 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,242
Average per year3,053
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO03 TBX 11k24k36k48k61k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,745 miles
Since last MOT+1,242 miles
PASS
Mileage59,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,169 miles
PASS
Mileage58,334 miles
Since last MOT+1,626 miles
PASS
Mileage56,708 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,707 miles
Since last MOT+1,831 miles
PASS
Mileage54,876 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage52,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,195 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage50,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,553 miles
PASS
Mileage48,706 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,704 miles
Since last MOT+1,784 miles
PASS
Mileage46,920 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,541 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,378 miles
Since last MOT+2,752 miles
PASS
Mileage41,626 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,425 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage37,298 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,221 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage33,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage28,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,768 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,644 miles
Since last MOT+7,126 miles
PASS
Mileage21,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage16,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage11,297 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

RegistrationSO03 TBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SO03 TBX

What car is SO03 TBX?

SO03 TBX is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO03 TBX?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 TBX was 60,745 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 TBX passed its MOT?

SO03 TBX has had 30 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (16 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2022.

Is SO03 TBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 TBX 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 SO03 TBX?

SO03 TBX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.