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PE02 MRU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 133,040 miles on the clock, averaging 7,036 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 PE02 MRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,036

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,880
Average per year7,036
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE02 MRU 19k47k76k104k133k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,040 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage130,160 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage127,831 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,321 miles
PASS
Mileage125,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage122,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage118,547 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,479 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage111,383 miles
Since last MOT+52,231 miles
PASS
Mileage59,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,220 miles
PASS
Mileage54,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,234 miles
PASS
Mileage51,698 miles
Since last MOT+3,199 miles
PASS
Mileage48,499 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage45,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage39,960 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,018 miles
PASS
Mileage33,873 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage28,011 miles
Since last MOT+4,882 miles
PASS
Mileage23,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage18,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,677 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

RegistrationPE02 MRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PE02 MRU

What car is PE02 MRU?

PE02 MRU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE02 MRU?

The last recorded mileage for PE02 MRU was 133,040 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE02 MRU passed its MOT?

PE02 MRU has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2022.

Is PE02 MRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE02 MRU 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 PE02 MRU?

PE02 MRU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.