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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 134,059 miles on the clock, averaging 8,910 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 EF51 VSJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 134,059 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,633 |
| Average per year | 8,910 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EF51 VSJ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EF51 VSJ
What car is EF51 VSJ?
EF51 VSJ is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EF51 VSJ?
The last recorded mileage for EF51 VSJ was 134,059 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF51 VSJ passed its MOT?
EF51 VSJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2015.
Is EF51 VSJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 VSJ 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 EF51 VSJ?
EF51 VSJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.