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SW03 LFS

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 101,880 miles on the clock, averaging 8,697 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 SW03 LFS

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,697

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading101,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,725
Average per year8,697
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW03 LFS 10k33k56k79k102k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,880 miles
Since last MOT+2,725 miles
PASS
Mileage99,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,221 miles
PASS
Mileage93,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,321 miles
PASS
Mileage86,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage73,639 miles
Since last MOT+190 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,449 miles
Since last MOT+10,898 miles
PASS
Mileage62,551 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,550 miles
Since last MOT+14,541 miles
PASS
Mileage48,009 miles
Since last MOT+12,536 miles
PASS
Mileage35,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,473 miles
Since last MOT+10,663 miles
PASS
Mileage24,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,810 miles
Since last MOT+14,534 miles
PASS
Mileage10,276 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

RegistrationSW03 LFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SW03 LFS

What car is SW03 LFS?

SW03 LFS is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW03 LFS?

The last recorded mileage for SW03 LFS was 101,880 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW03 LFS passed its MOT?

SW03 LFS has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2017.

Is SW03 LFS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW03 LFS 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 SW03 LFS?

SW03 LFS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.