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BC51 BSC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 59,579 miles on the clock, averaging 2,899 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for BC51 BSC

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,579
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,899

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,579 miles
Reading date
Miles last year49
Average per year2,899
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC51 BSC 15k26k37k49k60k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,579 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,530 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage55,766 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,728 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage50,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,131 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage44,736 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,721 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage39,246 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage32,946 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,942 miles
Since last MOT+1,564 miles
PASS
Mileage31,378 miles
Since last MOT+1,418 miles
PASS
Mileage29,960 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage29,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,294 miles
PASS
Mileage27,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,321 miles
PASS
Mileage26,420 miles
Since last MOT+1,030 miles
PASS
Mileage25,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,738 miles
PASS
Mileage22,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage21,169 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,537 miles
PASS
Mileage18,615 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage15,281 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

RegistrationBC51 BSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBC — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BC51 BSC

What car is BC51 BSC?

BC51 BSC is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BC51 BSC?

The last recorded mileage for BC51 BSC was 59,579 miles, recorded on 24 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC51 BSC passed its MOT?

BC51 BSC has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2021.

Is BC51 BSC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC51 BSC 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 BC51 BSC?

BC51 BSC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.