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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 44,061 miles on the clock, averaging 3,454 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 EX52 BHE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 44,061 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 3,454 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | EX52 BHE |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About EX52 BHE
What car is EX52 BHE?
EX52 BHE is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EX52 BHE?
The last recorded mileage for EX52 BHE was 44,061 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX52 BHE passed its MOT?
EX52 BHE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2013.
Is EX52 BHE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 BHE 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 EX52 BHE?
EX52 BHE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.