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YY52 EWJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Beverley, 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 66,674 miles on the clock, averaging 8,235 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 YY52 EWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,235

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading66,674 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year8,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY52 EWJ 9k24k38k52k67k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,674 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,659 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage55,941 miles
Since last MOT+16,090 miles
PASS
Mileage39,851 miles
Since last MOT+15,041 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage19,432 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage12,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,427 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage10,384 miles
Since last MOT+959 miles
PASS
Mileage9,425 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

RegistrationYY52 EWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YY52 EWJ

What car is YY52 EWJ?

YY52 EWJ is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY52 EWJ?

The last recorded mileage for YY52 EWJ was 66,674 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY52 EWJ passed its MOT?

YY52 EWJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2014.

Is YY52 EWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY52 EWJ 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 YY52 EWJ?

YY52 EWJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.