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FG52 ETF

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Green Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
ColourGreen
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 1389cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 70,992 miles on the clock, averaging 4,392 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FG52 ETF

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,392

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

Low mileage
Latest reading70,992 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,392
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FG52 ETF 23k35k47k59k71k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,992 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage64,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,215 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage61,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage57,340 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,335 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage48,964 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage45,039 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage40,406 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
PASS
Mileage36,275 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
PASS
Mileage32,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage28,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage22,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,987 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ETF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FG52 ETF

What car is FG52 ETF?

FG52 ETF is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FG52 ETF?

The last recorded mileage for FG52 ETF was 70,992 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG52 ETF passed its MOT?

FG52 ETF has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2017.

Is FG52 ETF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG52 ETF 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 FG52 ETF?

FG52 ETF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.