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OU52 LMV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 83,248 miles on the clock, averaging 4,504 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for OU52 LMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,504

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-8,969
Average per year4,504
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU52 LMV 37k48k60k72k83k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,248 miles
PASS
Mileage92,217 miles
Since last MOT+10,005 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage79,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage77,398 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
PASS
Mileage77,325 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,314 miles
Since last MOT+7,662 miles
PASS
Mileage69,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,652 miles
Since last MOT+9,344 miles
PASS
Mileage60,308 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage57,545 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,543 miles
Since last MOT+9,006 miles
PASS
Mileage48,537 miles
Since last MOT+11,749 miles
PASS
Mileage36,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,788 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 LMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OU52 LMV

What car is OU52 LMV?

OU52 LMV is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU52 LMV?

The last recorded mileage for OU52 LMV was 83,248 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU52 LMV passed its MOT?

OU52 LMV has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2016.

Is OU52 LMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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