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AP05 JLX

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
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 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 37,949 miles on the clock, averaging 5,792 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AP05 JLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
37,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
5,792

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading37,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-1,800
Average per year5,792
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP05 JLX 20k24k29k33k38k '08'11'10

Check AP05 JLX

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage37,949 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,749 miles
Since last MOT+7,140 miles
PASS
Mileage32,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,324 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,572 miles
PASS
Mileage19,713 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

RegistrationAP05 JLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AP05 JLX

What car is AP05 JLX?

AP05 JLX is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AP05 JLX?

The last recorded mileage for AP05 JLX was 37,949 miles, recorded on 28 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP05 JLX passed its MOT?

AP05 JLX has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Dec 2011.

Is AP05 JLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP05 JLX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP05 JLX?

AP05 JLX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.