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SH51 USJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 9 (47% pass rate). It has 110,073 miles on the clock, averaging 7,598 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 SH51 USJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,073
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,598

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 reading110,073 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,598
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 USJ 38k56k74k92k110k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,073 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,072 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage103,583 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage97,575 miles
Since last MOT+6,347 miles
PASS
Mileage91,228 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,212 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage81,997 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage76,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,449 miles
Since last MOT+10,557 miles
PASS
Mileage65,892 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,869 miles
Since last MOT+9,993 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,876 miles
Since last MOT+9,752 miles
PASS
Mileage46,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,470 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,654 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

RegistrationSH51 USJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 USJ

What car is SH51 USJ?

SH51 USJ is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 USJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 USJ was 110,073 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 USJ passed its MOT?

SH51 USJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (8 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2015.

Is SH51 USJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 USJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH51 USJ?

SH51 USJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.