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FM51 TGZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 90,771 miles on the clock, averaging 5,868 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 FM51 TGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,771
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,868

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,771 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year5,868
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 TGZ 25k42k58k74k91k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,771 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,758 miles
Since last MOT+205 miles
PASS
Mileage90,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,478 miles
PASS
Mileage83,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage76,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
PASS
Mileage70,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,542 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage59,810 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage54,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage52,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,897 miles
PASS
Mileage43,115 miles
Since last MOT+10,381 miles
PASS
Mileage32,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage26,554 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,544 miles
Since last MOT+1,114 miles
PASS
Mileage25,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,430 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

RegistrationFM51 TGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FM51 TGZ

What car is FM51 TGZ?

FM51 TGZ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FM51 TGZ?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 TGZ was 90,771 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 TGZ passed its MOT?

FM51 TGZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2017.

Is FM51 TGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM51 TGZ 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 FM51 TGZ?

FM51 TGZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.