Official DVLA Record

2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.8L Petrol · SG53 VGJ

SG53 VGJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 118,212 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2003 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/07/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (30/06/2019)
Recorded Mileage
118,212 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/07/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/06/2019
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1796cc

SG53 VGJ Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2018
  • 118,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 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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SG53 VGJ Mileage History

  1. 31/08/200630,898 mi
  2. 23/08/200740,546 mi+9,648 mi
  3. 18/08/200848,764 mi+8,218 mi
  4. 18/08/200848,764 mi
  5. 15/08/200956,508 mi+7,744 mi
  6. 03/09/201064,979 mi+8,471 mi
  7. 03/09/201064,979 mi
  8. 13/09/201172,256 mi+7,277 mi
  9. 13/09/201172,256 mi
  10. 05/09/201279,676 mi+7,420 mi
  11. 05/09/201279,676 mi
  12. 30/08/201385,330 mi+5,654 mi
  13. 30/08/201385,330 mi
  14. 05/09/201490,761 mi+5,431 mi
  15. 03/08/201595,898 mi+5,137 mi
  16. 04/08/201697,878 mi+1,980 mi
  17. 06/08/201697,879 mi+1 mi
  18. 04/07/2017104,199 mi+6,320 mi
  19. 10/07/2018118,212 mi+14,013 mi
  20. 10/07/2018118,212 mi

Average of roughly 7,363 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

SG53 VGJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 06:04
MOT Analysis

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

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (SG53 VGJ) between August 2006 and July 2018.

The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 10 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.

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