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YL03 WRD

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 116,762 miles on the clock, averaging 7,595 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 YL03 WRD

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,595

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,762 miles
Reading date
Miles last year124
Average per year7,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL03 WRD 24k47k70k93k117k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,762 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,348 miles
PASS
Mileage109,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,290 miles
Since last MOT+4,497 miles
PASS
Mileage104,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,056 miles
PASS
Mileage98,737 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage90,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage84,705 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,685 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,673 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,117 miles
Since last MOT+14,473 miles
PASS
Mileage58,644 miles
Since last MOT+16,850 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,794 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage36,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage31,823 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage23,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,692 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 WRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YL03 WRD

What car is YL03 WRD?

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

What is the mileage of YL03 WRD?

The last recorded mileage for YL03 WRD was 116,762 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL03 WRD passed its MOT?

YL03 WRD has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2018.

Is YL03 WRD ULEZ compliant?

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

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