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ML52 LEU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 59,225 miles on the clock, averaging 5,106 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 ML52 LEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,106

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading59,225 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,106
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML52 LEU 20k29k39k49k59k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage55,844 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
PASS
Mileage50,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage45,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,278 miles
PASS
Mileage40,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage35,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,833 miles
PASS
Mileage29,176 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage24,620 miles
Since last MOT+8,022 miles
PASS
Mileage16,598 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,565 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

RegistrationML52 LEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ML52 LEU

What car is ML52 LEU?

ML52 LEU is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of ML52 LEU?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 LEU was 59,225 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 LEU passed its MOT?

ML52 LEU has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2014.

Is ML52 LEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 LEU 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 ML52 LEU?

ML52 LEU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.