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YK03 LJE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 88,548 miles on the clock, averaging 4,720 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 YK03 LJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,720

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,548 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK03 LJE 34k48k61k75k89k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage83,654 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,313 miles
PASS
Mileage81,340 miles
Since last MOT+806 miles
PASS
Mileage80,534 miles
Since last MOT+379 miles
PASS
Mileage80,155 miles
Since last MOT+467 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage71,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,812 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,354 miles
Since last MOT+8,250 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,104 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage48,459 miles
Since last MOT+10,756 miles
PASS
Mileage37,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,777 miles
PASS
Mileage33,926 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

RegistrationYK03 LJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YK03 LJE

What car is YK03 LJE?

YK03 LJE is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YK03 LJE?

The last recorded mileage for YK03 LJE was 88,548 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK03 LJE passed its MOT?

YK03 LJE has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2018.

Is YK03 LJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK03 LJE 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 YK03 LJE?

YK03 LJE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.