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WV53 FWE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 98,664 miles on the clock, averaging 8,689 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for WV53 FWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,664
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,689

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading98,664 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,740
Average per year8,689
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 FWE 17k37k58k78k99k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,740 miles
PASS
Mileage95,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage88,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,259 miles
Since last MOT+12,272 miles
PASS
Mileage75,987 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,986 miles
Since last MOT+15,484 miles
PASS
Mileage60,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,502 miles
Since last MOT+6,469 miles
PASS
Mileage54,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage45,534 miles
Since last MOT+10,525 miles
PASS
Mileage35,009 miles
Since last MOT+9,956 miles
PASS
Mileage25,053 miles
Since last MOT+8,245 miles
PASS
Mileage16,808 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

RegistrationWV53 FWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 FWE

What car is WV53 FWE?

WV53 FWE is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 FWE?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 FWE was 98,664 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 FWE passed its MOT?

WV53 FWE has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2016.

Is WV53 FWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 FWE 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 WV53 FWE?

WV53 FWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.