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EY02 ESU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 122,685 miles on the clock, averaging 7,230 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for EY02 ESU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,685
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,230

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

Below average
Latest reading122,685 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,230
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY02 ESU 28k51k75k99k123k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,685 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,683 miles
Since last MOT+1,368 miles
PASS
Mileage121,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,315 miles
Since last MOT+486 miles
PASS
Mileage120,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,829 miles
Since last MOT+4,296 miles
PASS
Mileage116,533 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,501 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,352 miles
Since last MOT+7,627 miles
PASS
Mileage94,725 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage87,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,998 miles
PASS
Mileage78,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,869 miles
Since last MOT+10,109 miles
PASS
Mileage68,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,760 miles
Since last MOT+11,184 miles
PASS
Mileage57,576 miles
Since last MOT+10,894 miles
PASS
Mileage46,682 miles
Since last MOT+10,408 miles
PASS
Mileage36,274 miles
Since last MOT+8,640 miles
PASS
Mileage27,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,634 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

RegistrationEY02 ESU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EY02 ESU

What car is EY02 ESU?

EY02 ESU is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EY02 ESU?

The last recorded mileage for EY02 ESU was 122,685 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY02 ESU passed its MOT?

EY02 ESU has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2019.

Is EY02 ESU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY02 ESU 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 EY02 ESU?

EY02 ESU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.