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BW02 XHN

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 91,291 miles on the clock, averaging 8,872 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for BW02 XHN

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,872

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading91,291 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,757
Average per year8,872
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BW02 XHN 29k44k60k76k91k '06'13'10

Check BW02 XHN

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage91,291 miles
Since last MOT+8,757 miles
PASS
Mileage82,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,534 miles
Since last MOT+10,590 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,944 miles
Since last MOT+6,006 miles
PASS
Mileage65,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,938 miles
Since last MOT+13,176 miles
PASS
Mileage52,762 miles
Since last MOT+11,511 miles
PASS
Mileage41,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage34,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,032 miles
PASS
Mileage28,717 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

RegistrationBW02 XHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BW02 XHN

What car is BW02 XHN?

BW02 XHN is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BW02 XHN?

The last recorded mileage for BW02 XHN was 91,291 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW02 XHN passed its MOT?

BW02 XHN has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 20 Jul 2013.

Is BW02 XHN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW02 XHN 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 BW02 XHN?

BW02 XHN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.