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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 86,360 miles on the clock, averaging 4,726 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for DG54 DYF
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 86,360 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,726 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | DG54 DYF |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About DG54 DYF
What car is DG54 DYF?
DG54 DYF is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DG54 DYF?
The last recorded mileage for DG54 DYF was 86,360 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DG54 DYF passed its MOT?
DG54 DYF has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2019.
Is DG54 DYF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG54 DYF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DG54 DYF?
DG54 DYF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.