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YH51 GXR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 94,185 miles on the clock, averaging 9,837 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 YH51 GXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,837

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading94,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,405
Average per year9,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH51 GXR 33k49k64k79k94k '05'11'08

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage94,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage88,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,359 miles
PASS
Mileage83,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,134 miles
PASS
Mileage76,287 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,286 miles
Since last MOT+12,323 miles
PASS
Mileage63,963 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,960 miles
Since last MOT+18,280 miles
PASS
Mileage45,680 miles
Since last MOT+12,256 miles
PASS
Mileage33,424 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

RegistrationYH51 GXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YH51 GXR

What car is YH51 GXR?

YH51 GXR is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.

What is the mileage of YH51 GXR?

The last recorded mileage for YH51 GXR was 94,185 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH51 GXR passed its MOT?

YH51 GXR has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 10 Dec 2011.

Is YH51 GXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH51 GXR 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 YH51 GXR?

YH51 GXR is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.