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FJ51 ONX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,628 mi
Last recorded61,628 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 ONX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 61,628 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 61,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 54,568 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 14 Oct 2024 54,374 miles

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 46,348 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

sun strip on screen

Fail 23 Oct 2023 46,347 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

sun strip on screen

Fail 4 Oct 2023 46,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable at quadrant (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,878 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 42,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,559 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 36,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,106 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,807 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,047 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,839 miles

OSF CV gaiter clip insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2011 26,353 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 25,678 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,027 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 24,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 23,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,119 miles

front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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FJ51 ONX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 ONX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ51 ONX registered?

FJ51 ONX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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