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DF05 ENU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
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 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 89,496 miles on the clock, averaging 5,400 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 DF05 ENU

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,496
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,400

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 reading89,496 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,738
Average per year5,400
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF05 ENU 22k39k56k73k89k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage89,496 miles
Since last MOT+1,738 miles
PASS
Mileage87,758 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,728 miles
Since last MOT+2,967 miles
PASS
Mileage84,761 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,753 miles
Since last MOT+3,220 miles
PASS
Mileage81,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage76,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage72,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage66,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,698 miles
Since last MOT+6,968 miles
PASS
Mileage59,730 miles
Since last MOT+8,262 miles
PASS
Mileage51,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage44,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
PASS
Mileage37,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,577 miles
PASS
Mileage30,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,559 miles
PASS
Mileage21,819 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

RegistrationDF05 ENU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DF05 ENU

What car is DF05 ENU?

DF05 ENU is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF05 ENU?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 ENU was 89,496 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 ENU passed its MOT?

DF05 ENU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 21 Jan 2021.

Is DF05 ENU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF05 ENU 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 DF05 ENU?

DF05 ENU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.