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WF53 RYH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 80,171 miles on the clock, averaging 5,132 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 WF53 RYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,132

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

Below average
Latest reading80,171 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,132
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 RYH 21k36k51k65k80k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,171 miles
Since last MOT+2,093 miles
PASS
Mileage78,078 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,070 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage72,819 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,704 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage66,456 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage59,999 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,992 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage56,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,723 miles
PASS
Mileage52,894 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,890 miles
Since last MOT+9,086 miles
PASS
Mileage43,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,714 miles
PASS
Mileage34,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,090 miles
Since last MOT+7,894 miles
PASS
Mileage26,196 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage22,966 miles
Since last MOT+1,569 miles
PASS
Mileage21,397 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

RegistrationWF53 RYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 RYH

What car is WF53 RYH?

WF53 RYH is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 RYH?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 RYH was 80,171 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 RYH passed its MOT?

WF53 RYH has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2018.

Is WF53 RYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF53 RYH 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 WF53 RYH?

WF53 RYH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.