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MX52 CRZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 114,276 miles on the clock, averaging 9,281 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 MX52 CRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,276
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,281

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 reading114,276 miles
Reading date
Miles last year305
Average per year9,281
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX52 CRZ 48k64k81k98k114k '06'13'11

Check MX52 CRZ

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,276 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,971 miles
Since last MOT+13,791 miles
PASS
Mileage100,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,180 miles
Since last MOT+11,163 miles
PASS
Mileage89,017 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,003 miles
Since last MOT+11,492 miles
PASS
Mileage77,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage74,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,592 miles
PASS
Mileage65,973 miles
Since last MOT+10,014 miles
PASS
Mileage55,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,959 miles
Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage47,622 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

RegistrationMX52 CRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MX52 CRZ

What car is MX52 CRZ?

MX52 CRZ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MX52 CRZ?

The last recorded mileage for MX52 CRZ was 114,276 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX52 CRZ passed its MOT?

MX52 CRZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2013.

Is MX52 CRZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX52 CRZ 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 MX52 CRZ?

MX52 CRZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.