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2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · HV53 ZXH

HV53 ZXH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 118,796 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2003 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/07/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (14/06/2016)
Recorded Mileage
118,796 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/07/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 14/06/2016
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1389cc

HV53 ZXH Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2016
  • 118,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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HV53 ZXH Mileage History

  1. 30/05/200720,811 mi
  2. 28/05/200834,887 mi+14,076 mi
  3. 29/05/200834,913 mi+26 mi
  4. 28/05/200947,887 mi+12,974 mi
  5. 14/05/201058,510 mi+10,623 mi
  6. 08/06/201168,545 mi+10,035 mi
  7. 08/06/201168,545 mi
  8. 06/06/201281,694 mi+13,149 mi
  9. 08/06/201281,694 mi
  10. 05/06/201391,657 mi+9,963 mi
  11. 05/06/201391,657 mi
  12. 06/06/2014101,933 mi+10,276 mi
  13. 04/06/2015112,849 mi+10,916 mi
  14. 04/06/2015112,849 mi
  15. 27/06/2016118,792 mi+5,943 mi
  16. 08/07/2016118,796 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 10,757 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

HV53 ZXH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 17:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (HV53 ZXH) between May 2007 and July 2016.

The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 08 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Steering (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.

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