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WU03 WTF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1686cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1686cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 134,253 miles on the clock, averaging 9,229 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 WU03 WTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,229

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,253 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,479
Average per year9,229
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WU03 WTF 51k72k93k113k134k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage134,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,479 miles
PASS
Mileage125,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,774 miles
Since last MOT+10,541 miles
PASS
Mileage115,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,233 miles
Since last MOT+13,769 miles
PASS
Mileage101,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,395 miles
PASS
Mileage93,069 miles
Since last MOT+12,247 miles
PASS
Mileage80,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,822 miles
Since last MOT+11,543 miles
PASS
Mileage69,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,279 miles
Since last MOT+18,409 miles
PASS
Mileage50,870 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

RegistrationWU03 WTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1686cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWU — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WU03 WTF

What car is WU03 WTF?

WU03 WTF is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1686cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WU03 WTF?

The last recorded mileage for WU03 WTF was 134,253 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WU03 WTF passed its MOT?

WU03 WTF has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 8 Feb 2016.

Is WU03 WTF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WU03 WTF 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 WU03 WTF?

WU03 WTF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.