2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · MF53 STZ
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 66,897 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 STZ Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 66,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 STZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (MF53 STZ) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MF53 STZ Mileage History
- 26/06/20066,337 mi
- 12/10/20067,207 mi+870 mi
- 01/02/200825,207 mi+18,000 mi
- 26/02/200937,541 mi+12,334 mi
- 26/02/200937,541 mi
- 18/02/201039,021 mi+1,480 mi
- 24/02/201140,185 mi+1,164 mi
- 28/02/201242,081 mi+1,896 mi
- 26/02/201344,225 mi+2,144 mi
- 26/02/201344,225 mi
- 28/02/201448,123 mi+3,898 mi
- 28/02/201448,125 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/201552,144 mi+4,019 mi
- 03/02/201552,144 mi
- 25/02/201656,135 mi+3,991 mi
- 25/02/201656,135 mi
- 22/02/201758,424 mi+2,289 mi
- 23/02/201758,424 mi
- 06/02/201860,428 mi+2,004 mi
- 06/02/201860,428 mi
- 20/02/201962,058 mi+1,630 mi
- 21/02/201962,058 mi
- 31/01/202063,249 mi+1,191 mi
- 31/01/202063,249 mi
- 23/02/202164,083 mi+834 mi
- 25/02/202264,980 mi+897 mi
- 28/02/202264,982 mi+2 mi
- 17/02/202365,468 mi+486 mi
- 02/09/202465,904 mi+436 mi
- 14/08/202566,191 mi+287 mi
- 12/08/202666,897 mi+706 mi
Average of roughly 3,009 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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