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AJ51 ECF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 84,858 miles on the clock, averaging 10,105 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ51 ECF

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
10,105

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading84,858 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,838
Average per year10,105
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ51 ECF 34k47k60k72k85k '05'10'08

Check AJ51 ECF

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,858 miles
Since last MOT+12,838 miles
PASS
Mileage72,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,020 miles
Since last MOT+13,211 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,137 miles
PASS
Mileage50,672 miles
Since last MOT+8,859 miles
PASS
Mileage41,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage34,435 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ECF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AJ51 ECF

What car is AJ51 ECF?

AJ51 ECF is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AJ51 ECF?

The last recorded mileage for AJ51 ECF was 84,858 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ51 ECF passed its MOT?

AJ51 ECF has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2010.

Is AJ51 ECF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ51 ECF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AJ51 ECF?

AJ51 ECF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.