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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 70,571 miles on the clock, averaging 4,924 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 FN51 EFJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,571 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 4,924 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FN51 EFJ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About FN51 EFJ
What car is FN51 EFJ?
FN51 EFJ is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of FN51 EFJ?
The last recorded mileage for FN51 EFJ was 70,571 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FN51 EFJ passed its MOT?
FN51 EFJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2017.
Is FN51 EFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN51 EFJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FN51 EFJ?
FN51 EFJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.