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FX52 CXL

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 71,756 miles on the clock, averaging 4,870 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 FX52 CXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
4,870

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,756 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,488
Average per year4,870
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX52 CXL 37k46k54k63k72k '05'12'09

Check FX52 CXL

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,756 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage65,268 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage58,263 miles
Since last MOT+1,845 miles
PASS
Mileage56,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,742 miles
PASS
Mileage54,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,765 miles
PASS
Mileage51,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,593 miles
Since last MOT+11,400 miles
PASS
Mileage37,193 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

RegistrationFX52 CXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FX52 CXL

What car is FX52 CXL?

FX52 CXL is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.

What is the mileage of FX52 CXL?

The last recorded mileage for FX52 CXL was 71,756 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX52 CXL passed its MOT?

FX52 CXL has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Sep 2012.

Is FX52 CXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX52 CXL 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 FX52 CXL?

FX52 CXL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.