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DN51 FRJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 101,140 miles on the clock, averaging 10,264 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 DN51 FRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,264

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 reading101,140 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,264
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DN51 FRJ 28k46k65k83k101k '05'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,140 miles
Since last MOT+12,681 miles
PASS
Mileage88,459 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,444 miles
Since last MOT+11,288 miles
PASS
Mileage77,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,156 miles
Since last MOT+9,412 miles
PASS
Mileage67,744 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,699 miles
Since last MOT+10,018 miles
PASS
Mileage57,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,742 miles
PASS
Mileage48,939 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,910 miles
Since last MOT+9,371 miles
PASS
Mileage39,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,539 miles
Since last MOT+11,551 miles
PASS
Mileage27,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,988 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

RegistrationDN51 FRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DN51 FRJ

What car is DN51 FRJ?

DN51 FRJ is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.

What is the mileage of DN51 FRJ?

The last recorded mileage for DN51 FRJ was 101,140 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN51 FRJ passed its MOT?

DN51 FRJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2012.

Is DN51 FRJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN51 FRJ 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 DN51 FRJ?

DN51 FRJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.