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FM51 TJY

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 113,665 miles on the clock, averaging 8,954 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FM51 TJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,665
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,954

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,665 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 TJY 26k48k70k92k114k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,772 miles
PASS
Mileage105,893 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,892 miles
Since last MOT+2,413 miles
PASS
Mileage103,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,479 miles
Since last MOT+9,351 miles
PASS
Mileage94,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,128 miles
Since last MOT+11,003 miles
PASS
Mileage83,125 miles
Since last MOT+12,092 miles
PASS
Mileage71,033 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,825 miles
Since last MOT+9,232 miles
PASS
Mileage61,593 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,539 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage51,689 miles
Since last MOT+9,683 miles
PASS
Mileage42,006 miles
Since last MOT+8,222 miles
PASS
Mileage33,784 miles
Since last MOT+7,866 miles
PASS
Mileage25,918 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 TJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
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 TJY

What car is FM51 TJY?

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

What is the mileage of FM51 TJY?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 TJY was 113,665 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 TJY passed its MOT?

FM51 TJY has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2015.

Is FM51 TJY ULEZ compliant?

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

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