2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · EJ03 WDR
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 135,037 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ03 WDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 135,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ03 WDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (EJ03 WDR) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated + has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
EJ03 WDR Mileage History
- 07/05/2024132,775 mi
- 07/05/2024132,777 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/2025135,028 mi+2,251 mi
- 01/05/2025135,037 mi+9 mi
- 06/05/2025135,037 mi
Average of roughly 2,269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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