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ML51 HRZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 62,401 miles on the clock, averaging 12,666 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for ML51 HRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
12,666

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading62,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25,531
Average per year12,666
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML51 HRZ 23k33k43k53k62k '08'11'10

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,401 miles
Since last MOT+25,531 miles
PASS
Mileage36,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,870 miles
Since last MOT+13,773 miles
PASS
Mileage23,097 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
PASS
Mileage23,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,085 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

RegistrationML51 HRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ML51 HRZ

What car is ML51 HRZ?

ML51 HRZ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of ML51 HRZ?

The last recorded mileage for ML51 HRZ was 62,401 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML51 HRZ passed its MOT?

ML51 HRZ has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2011.

Is ML51 HRZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 HRZ 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 ML51 HRZ?

ML51 HRZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.