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YR51 FRJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 81,165 miles on the clock, averaging 8,924 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 YR51 FRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,165
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
8,924

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading81,165 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,596
Average per year8,924
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 FRJ 41k51k61k71k81k '06'10'08

Check YR51 FRJ

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,165 miles
Since last MOT+15,596 miles
PASS
Mileage65,569 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage55,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,236 miles
PASS
Mileage49,373 miles
Since last MOT+8,052 miles
PASS
Mileage41,321 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

RegistrationYR51 FRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 FRJ

What car is YR51 FRJ?

YR51 FRJ is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YR51 FRJ?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 FRJ was 81,165 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 FRJ passed its MOT?

YR51 FRJ has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Aug 2010.

Is YR51 FRJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR51 FRJ 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 YR51 FRJ?

YR51 FRJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.