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FL52 ECX

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 93,258 miles on the clock, averaging 3,599 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 FL52 ECX

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,599

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,258 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,599
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL52 ECX 42k55k68k80k93k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,258 miles
Since last MOT+2,127 miles
PASS
Mileage91,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,131 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage89,335 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage87,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,385 miles
Since last MOT+2,308 miles
PASS
Mileage85,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,497 miles
PASS
Mileage83,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage81,371 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage79,109 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,959 miles
PASS
Mileage76,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage72,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,901 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage69,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,253 miles
PASS
Mileage65,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage60,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage55,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage50,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage42,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,118 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

RegistrationFL52 ECX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FL52 ECX

What car is FL52 ECX?

FL52 ECX is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FL52 ECX?

The last recorded mileage for FL52 ECX was 93,258 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL52 ECX passed its MOT?

FL52 ECX has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2020.

Is FL52 ECX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL52 ECX 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 FL52 ECX?

FL52 ECX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.