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YL03 RUU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 77,370 miles on the clock, averaging 4,435 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 RUU

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,435

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 reading77,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,576
Average per year4,435
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL03 RUU 20k35k49k63k77k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage77,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,576 miles
PASS
Mileage72,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,794 miles
Since last MOT+7,588 miles
PASS
Mileage65,206 miles
Since last MOT+8,565 miles
PASS
Mileage56,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage52,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage49,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage45,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,905 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage43,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage38,881 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,991 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage34,447 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage28,950 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage24,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,138 miles
PASS
Mileage20,390 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 RUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YL03 RUU

What car is YL03 RUU?

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

What is the mileage of YL03 RUU?

The last recorded mileage for YL03 RUU was 77,370 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL03 RUU passed its MOT?

YL03 RUU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 2 Jan 2020.

Is YL03 RUU ULEZ compliant?

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

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