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GX52 TXS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 121,138 miles on the clock, averaging 5,751 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 GX52 TXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,138
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,751

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

Below average
Latest reading121,138 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,751
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GX52 TXS 12k39k67k94k121k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,138 miles
Since last MOT+13,891 miles
PASS
Mileage107,247 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,246 miles
Since last MOT+13,088 miles
PASS
Mileage94,158 miles
Since last MOT+13,362 miles
PASS
Mileage80,796 miles
Since last MOT+12,638 miles
PASS
Mileage68,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,158 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
PASS
Mileage60,334 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage55,323 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage50,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,062 miles
PASS
Mileage43,365 miles
Since last MOT+8,086 miles
PASS
Mileage35,279 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage33,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage30,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,936 miles
PASS
Mileage26,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,312 miles
Since last MOT+1,704 miles
PASS
Mileage24,608 miles
Since last MOT+2,269 miles
PASS
Mileage22,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,296 miles
PASS
Mileage21,043 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,042 miles
Since last MOT+1,543 miles
PASS
Mileage19,499 miles
Since last MOT+2,679 miles
PASS
Mileage16,820 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage14,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage11,923 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

RegistrationGX52 TXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGX — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GX52 TXS

What car is GX52 TXS?

GX52 TXS is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GX52 TXS?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 TXS was 121,138 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 TXS passed its MOT?

GX52 TXS has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2025.

Is GX52 TXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GX52 TXS 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 GX52 TXS?

GX52 TXS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.