2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · GL53 JSU
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 80,551 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 JSU Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 80,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL53 JSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (GL53 JSU) between November 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GL53 JSU Mileage History
- 17/11/20067,227 mi
- 19/11/20078,568 mi+1,341 mi
- 10/11/200810,081 mi+1,513 mi
- 16/11/200911,485 mi+1,404 mi
- 15/11/201012,814 mi+1,329 mi
- 17/11/201113,756 mi+942 mi
- 15/10/201214,714 mi+958 mi
- 27/09/201318,867 mi+4,153 mi
- 01/10/201424,625 mi+5,758 mi
- 10/09/201530,160 mi+5,535 mi
- 23/08/201637,105 mi+6,945 mi
- 24/08/201743,036 mi+5,931 mi
- 03/09/201847,520 mi+4,484 mi
- 03/09/201847,524 mi+4 mi
- 02/09/201951,991 mi+4,467 mi
- 02/09/201951,996 mi+5 mi
- 27/08/202055,545 mi+3,549 mi
- 28/08/202055,547 mi+2 mi
- 16/08/202158,711 mi+3,164 mi
- 16/08/202158,711 mi
- 15/08/202261,809 mi+3,098 mi
- 07/08/202364,912 mi+3,103 mi
- 18/07/202467,582 mi+2,670 mi
- 23/07/202467,623 mi+41 mi
- 31/07/202574,776 mi+7,153 mi
- 31/07/202574,777 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/202680,452 mi+5,675 mi
- 06/07/202680,551 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 3,735 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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