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BG52 RXZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 77,210 miles on the clock, averaging 4,566 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 BG52 RXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,210
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,566

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,210 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,389
Average per year4,566
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG52 RXZ 24k38k51k64k77k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,210 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage73,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,821 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage69,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage64,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,851 miles
PASS
Mileage59,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage54,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage48,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage45,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage41,434 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,318 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,073 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,063 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage35,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage30,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage24,470 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

RegistrationBG52 RXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BG52 RXZ

What car is BG52 RXZ?

BG52 RXZ is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BG52 RXZ?

The last recorded mileage for BG52 RXZ was 77,210 miles, recorded on 17 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG52 RXZ passed its MOT?

BG52 RXZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2018.

Is BG52 RXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG52 RXZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG52 RXZ?

BG52 RXZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.