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WF52 WHE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 72,590 miles on the clock, averaging 2,829 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 WF52 WHE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
2,829

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 reading72,590 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year2,829
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF52 WHE 14k29k44k58k73k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,590 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,580 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage68,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage64,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage61,089 miles
Since last MOT+881 miles
PASS
Mileage60,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage57,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,624 miles
PASS
Mileage54,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage52,147 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,146 miles
Since last MOT+3,808 miles
PASS
Mileage48,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,334 miles
PASS
Mileage44,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,603 miles
PASS
Mileage40,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage35,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,908 miles
PASS
Mileage31,170 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,154 miles
Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
Mileage27,116 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage24,698 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,989 miles
Since last MOT+472 miles
PASS
Mileage22,517 miles
Since last MOT+1,077 miles
PASS
Mileage21,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,204 miles
PASS
Mileage19,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,407 miles
PASS
Mileage16,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage14,448 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

RegistrationWF52 WHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WF52 WHE

What car is WF52 WHE?

WF52 WHE is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF52 WHE?

The last recorded mileage for WF52 WHE was 72,590 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF52 WHE passed its MOT?

WF52 WHE has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2026.

Is WF52 WHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF52 WHE 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 WF52 WHE?

WF52 WHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.