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WN03 LHR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1686cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1686cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1686cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 181,610 miles on the clock, averaging 13,835 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 DTI engine is known for 1. crankshaft position sensor (cps) failure and 2. fuel injector and fuel rail pressure issues. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for WN03 LHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,835

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,610 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,835
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WN03 LHR 32k69k107k144k182k '06'17'11

Check WN03 LHR

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,610 miles
Since last MOT+11,074 miles
PASS
Mileage170,536 miles
Since last MOT+10,127 miles
PASS
Mileage160,409 miles
Since last MOT+11,536 miles
PASS
Mileage148,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,873 miles
Since last MOT+20,156 miles
PASS
Mileage128,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage123,623 miles
Since last MOT+10,469 miles
PASS
Mileage113,154 miles
Since last MOT+14,193 miles
PASS
Mileage98,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,961 miles
Since last MOT+29,828 miles
PASS
Mileage69,133 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,129 miles
Since last MOT+30,649 miles
PASS
Mileage38,480 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,479 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,909 miles
PASS
Mileage31,961 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).

1. Crankshaft Position Sensor (CPS) Failure

The sensor degrades or fails electrically, typically due to age or contamination.

2. Fuel Injector and Fuel Rail Pressure Issues

Fuel contamination (from infrequent diesel filter changes or poor-quality fuel) causes micro-debris to lodge in the suction control valve or injector internals, reducing fuel rail pressure and causing engine performance faults[2].

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 LHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1686cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWN — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WN03 LHR

What car is WN03 LHR?

WN03 LHR is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1686cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WN03 LHR?

The last recorded mileage for WN03 LHR was 181,610 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WN03 LHR passed its MOT?

WN03 LHR has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2017.

Is WN03 LHR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WN03 LHR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WN03 LHR?

WN03 LHR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.