2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · PJ52 PJX
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 119,553 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ52 PJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/05/2026
- 119,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ52 PJX 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 (PJ52 PJX) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PJ52 PJX Mileage History
- 10/05/2023113,226 mi
- 17/04/2024113,596 mi+370 mi
- 18/04/2024113,598 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/2025115,040 mi+1,442 mi
- 22/05/2026119,553 mi+4,513 mi
Average of roughly 2,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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