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SY03 WXU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, 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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 95,060 miles on the clock, averaging 6,008 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SY03 WXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,060
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,008

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,060 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,008
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY03 WXU 29k46k62k79k95k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage87,786 miles
Since last MOT+3,176 miles
PASS
Mileage84,610 miles
Since last MOT+1,202 miles
PASS
Mileage83,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage79,828 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,677 miles
Since last MOT+7,823 miles
PASS
Mileage71,854 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,792 miles
Since last MOT+7,508 miles
PASS
Mileage64,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
PASS
Mileage58,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,996 miles
PASS
Mileage52,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,740 miles
PASS
Mileage44,536 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage37,133 miles
Since last MOT+8,049 miles
PASS
Mileage29,084 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

RegistrationSY03 WXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 WXU

What car is SY03 WXU?

SY03 WXU is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 WXU?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 WXU was 95,060 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 WXU passed its MOT?

SY03 WXU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2017.

Is SY03 WXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY03 WXU 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 SY03 WXU?

SY03 WXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.