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PE52 JXS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 78,073 miles on the clock, averaging 6,160 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 PE52 JXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,073
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,160

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 reading78,073 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,230
Average per year6,160
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE52 JXS 21k35k50k64k78k '05'14'10

Check PE52 JXS

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage78,073 miles
Since last MOT+10,230 miles
PASS
Mileage67,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage62,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage57,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage52,496 miles
Since last MOT+5,260 miles
PASS
Mileage47,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage41,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,599 miles
Since last MOT+8,185 miles
PASS
Mileage28,414 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage21,042 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

RegistrationPE52 JXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 JXS

What car is PE52 JXS?

PE52 JXS is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE52 JXS?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 JXS was 78,073 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 JXS passed its MOT?

PE52 JXS has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 17 Dec 2014.

Is PE52 JXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE52 JXS 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 PE52 JXS?

PE52 JXS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.