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WM52 FRV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Red Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 78,628 miles on the clock, averaging 3,433 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 WM52 FRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,628
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,433

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,628 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,937
Average per year3,433
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM52 FRV 9k26k44k61k79k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage78,628 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage74,691 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,504 miles
PASS
Mileage67,186 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,446 miles
PASS
Mileage59,720 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,608 miles
Since last MOT+9,400 miles
PASS
Mileage50,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,208 miles
Since last MOT+9,471 miles
PASS
Mileage40,737 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,727 miles
Since last MOT+9,398 miles
PASS
Mileage31,329 miles
Since last MOT+641 miles
PASS
Mileage30,688 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,687 miles
Since last MOT+1,256 miles
PASS
Mileage29,431 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,430 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage26,451 miles
Since last MOT+700 miles
PASS
Mileage25,751 miles
Since last MOT+806 miles
PASS
Mileage24,945 miles
Since last MOT+746 miles
PASS
Mileage24,199 miles
Since last MOT+942 miles
PASS
Mileage23,257 miles
Since last MOT+1,389 miles
PASS
Mileage21,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,808 miles
PASS
Mileage20,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,867 miles
PASS
Mileage18,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage16,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
PASS
Mileage14,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,504 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,463 miles
PASS
Mileage9,103 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

RegistrationWM52 FRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WM52 FRV

What car is WM52 FRV?

WM52 FRV is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WM52 FRV?

The last recorded mileage for WM52 FRV was 78,628 miles, recorded on 7 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM52 FRV passed its MOT?

WM52 FRV has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 7 May 2026.

Is WM52 FRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM52 FRV 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 WM52 FRV?

WM52 FRV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.