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WR53 FNW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 102,248 miles on the clock, averaging 6,153 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 WR53 FNW

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,153

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 reading102,248 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR53 FNW 16k38k59k81k102k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,081 miles
PASS
Mileage97,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage90,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,446 miles
Since last MOT+7,995 miles
PASS
Mileage82,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
PASS
Mileage74,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,993 miles
Since last MOT+9,113 miles
PASS
Mileage65,880 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,904 miles
PASS
Mileage48,315 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,307 miles
Since last MOT+8,570 miles
PASS
Mileage39,737 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage32,955 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
Mileage29,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,645 miles
PASS
Mileage23,160 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage19,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage16,252 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

RegistrationWR53 FNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 FNW

What car is WR53 FNW?

WR53 FNW is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 FNW?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 FNW was 102,248 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 FNW passed its MOT?

WR53 FNW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2020.

Is WR53 FNW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 FNW 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 WR53 FNW?

WR53 FNW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.