2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · EK53 TFX
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 61,378 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK53 TFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2024
- 61,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK53 TFX 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 (EK53 TFX) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EK53 TFX Mileage History
- 16/11/202254,464 mi
- 18/11/202254,469 mi+5 mi
- 21/11/202359,945 mi+5,476 mi
- 05/12/202359,995 mi+50 mi
- 27/11/202461,378 mi+1,383 mi
Average of roughly 3,405 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: Below Average
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