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RJ02 FUW

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 135,945 miles on the clock, averaging 8,983 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 RJ02 FUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,983

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,945 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 FUW 40k64k88k112k136k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,945 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,940 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage135,931 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,914 miles
Since last MOT+4,910 miles
PASS
Mileage131,004 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,999 miles
Since last MOT+14,636 miles
PASS
Mileage116,363 miles
Since last MOT+8,954 miles
PASS
Mileage107,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,409 miles
Since last MOT+12,563 miles
PASS
Mileage94,846 miles
Since last MOT+13,846 miles
PASS
Mileage81,000 miles
Since last MOT+16,845 miles
PASS
Mileage64,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,155 miles
Since last MOT+1,561 miles
PASS
Mileage62,594 miles
Since last MOT+11,090 miles
PASS
Mileage51,504 miles
Since last MOT+11,947 miles
PASS
Mileage39,557 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

RegistrationRJ02 FUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 FUW

What car is RJ02 FUW?

RJ02 FUW is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RJ02 FUW?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 FUW was 135,945 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 FUW passed its MOT?

RJ02 FUW has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2017.

Is RJ02 FUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 FUW 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 RJ02 FUW?

RJ02 FUW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.