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SF52 LJO

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 122,964 miles on the clock, averaging 12,646 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SF52 LJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,646

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,964 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year12,646
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SF52 LJO 59k75k91k107k123k '06'11'08

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,964 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,960 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage115,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,036 miles
Since last MOT+14,869 miles
PASS
Mileage100,167 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,163 miles
Since last MOT+24,010 miles
PASS
Mileage76,153 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,150 miles
Since last MOT+16,722 miles
PASS
Mileage59,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,428 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

RegistrationSF52 LJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SF52 LJO

What car is SF52 LJO?

SF52 LJO is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SF52 LJO?

The last recorded mileage for SF52 LJO was 122,964 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF52 LJO passed its MOT?

SF52 LJO has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2011.

Is SF52 LJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF52 LJO 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 SF52 LJO?

SF52 LJO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.