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FJ52 HRE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 72,588 miles on the clock, averaging 5,275 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 FJ52 HRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,588
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,275

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading72,588 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,122
Average per year5,275
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ52 HRE 30k41k51k62k73k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,588 miles
Since last MOT+9,122 miles
PASS
Mileage63,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,466 miles
Since last MOT+8,173 miles
PASS
Mileage55,293 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage49,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage43,899 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,331 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,077 miles
PASS
Mileage37,490 miles
Since last MOT+2,660 miles
PASS
Mileage34,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage30,173 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

RegistrationFJ52 HRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FJ52 HRE

What car is FJ52 HRE?

FJ52 HRE is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FJ52 HRE?

The last recorded mileage for FJ52 HRE was 72,588 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ52 HRE passed its MOT?

FJ52 HRE has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2014.

Is FJ52 HRE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ52 HRE 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 FJ52 HRE?

FJ52 HRE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.