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OU52 LJX

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 118,122 miles on the clock, averaging 8,874 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 OU52 LJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,122
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,874

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 reading118,122 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,159
Average per year8,874
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU52 LJX 38k58k78k98k118k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,122 miles
Since last MOT+7,159 miles
PASS
Mileage110,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,894 miles
PASS
Mileage103,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage97,412 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,411 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage90,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage82,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,355 miles
PASS
Mileage80,521 miles
Since last MOT+13,253 miles
PASS
Mileage67,268 miles
Since last MOT+13,628 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,640 miles
Since last MOT+15,233 miles
PASS
Mileage38,407 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

RegistrationOU52 LJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OU52 LJX

What car is OU52 LJX?

OU52 LJX is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU52 LJX?

The last recorded mileage for OU52 LJX was 118,122 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU52 LJX passed its MOT?

OU52 LJX has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2015.

Is OU52 LJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU52 LJX 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 OU52 LJX?

OU52 LJX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.