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YL03 RUC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 973cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 55,187 miles on the clock, averaging 2,564 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 YL03 RUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,187
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,564

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

Low mileage
Latest reading55,187 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,171
Average per year2,564
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL03 RUC 18k27k36k46k55k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,171 miles
PASS
Mileage52,016 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,469 miles
PASS
Mileage49,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,538 miles
Since last MOT+1,469 miles
PASS
Mileage48,069 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,059 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage46,264 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage43,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage39,828 miles
Since last MOT+1,643 miles
PASS
Mileage38,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,185 miles
Since last MOT+1,307 miles
PASS
Mileage36,878 miles
Since last MOT+900 miles
PASS
Mileage35,978 miles
Since last MOT+1,340 miles
PASS
Mileage34,638 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,100 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,479 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage27,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,465 miles
PASS
Mileage22,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage17,812 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

RegistrationYL03 RUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YL03 RUC

What car is YL03 RUC?

YL03 RUC is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YL03 RUC?

The last recorded mileage for YL03 RUC was 55,187 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL03 RUC passed its MOT?

YL03 RUC has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2021.

Is YL03 RUC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL03 RUC 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 YL03 RUC?

YL03 RUC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.