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LR51 XXE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 155,629 miles on the clock, averaging 8,076 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 LR51 XXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,076

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,629 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,076
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR51 XXE 59k83k107k132k156k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,629 miles
Since last MOT+17,419 miles
PASS
Mileage138,210 miles
Since last MOT+11,389 miles
PASS
Mileage126,821 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,780 miles
Since last MOT+15,609 miles
PASS
Mileage111,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage100,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage95,079 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage87,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,815 miles
Since last MOT+9,841 miles
PASS
Mileage77,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,963 miles
PASS
Mileage72,011 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage69,159 miles
Since last MOT+808 miles
PASS
Mileage68,351 miles
Since last MOT+9,220 miles
PASS
Mileage59,131 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

RegistrationLR51 XXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LR51 XXE

What car is LR51 XXE?

LR51 XXE is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LR51 XXE?

The last recorded mileage for LR51 XXE was 155,629 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR51 XXE passed its MOT?

LR51 XXE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2018.

Is LR51 XXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR51 XXE 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 LR51 XXE?

LR51 XXE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.