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FN51 LZX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 85,135 miles on the clock, averaging 7,763 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 FN51 LZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
7,763

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 reading85,135 miles
Reading date
Miles last year33
Average per year7,763
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN51 LZX 30k44k58k71k85k '05'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,135 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage79,877 miles
Since last MOT+3,326 miles
PASS
Mileage76,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,551 miles
Since last MOT+11,244 miles
PASS
Mileage65,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,743 miles
PASS
Mileage58,564 miles
Since last MOT+8,820 miles
PASS
Mileage49,744 miles
Since last MOT+9,940 miles
PASS
Mileage39,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,844 miles
PASS
Mileage29,960 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

RegistrationFN51 LZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FN51 LZX

What car is FN51 LZX?

FN51 LZX is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FN51 LZX?

The last recorded mileage for FN51 LZX was 85,135 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN51 LZX passed its MOT?

FN51 LZX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2012.

Is FN51 LZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN51 LZX 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 LZX?

FN51 LZX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.