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PJ02 ALU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 97,740 miles on the clock, averaging 5,889 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 PJ02 ALU

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,889

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 reading97,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,889
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ02 ALU 35k51k66k82k98k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,740 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage95,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage90,325 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,320 miles
Since last MOT+6,753 miles
PASS
Mileage83,567 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,370 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
PASS
Mileage75,021 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,016 miles
Since last MOT+10,459 miles
PASS
Mileage64,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,597 miles
PASS
Mileage53,960 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage52,187 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage44,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,887 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage34,963 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,960 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

RegistrationPJ02 ALU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PJ02 ALU

What car is PJ02 ALU?

PJ02 ALU is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PJ02 ALU?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 ALU was 97,740 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 ALU passed its MOT?

PJ02 ALU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2016.

Is PJ02 ALU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ02 ALU 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 PJ02 ALU?

PJ02 ALU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.