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FH05 BXU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 33 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 14 (58% pass rate). It has 128,596 miles on the clock, averaging 5,860 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 FH05 BXU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
128,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
33
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 33 tests on record
5,860

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH05 BXU 23k50k76k102k129k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 33 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,596 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,595 miles
Since last MOT+1,529 miles
PASS
Mileage127,066 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage123,645 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage120,974 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,972 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage119,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,475 miles
PASS
Mileage116,525 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage114,919 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,917 miles
Since last MOT+2,810 miles
PASS
Mileage112,107 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,099 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
PASS
Mileage108,037 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage103,362 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,741 miles
PASS
Mileage97,613 miles
Since last MOT+6,555 miles
PASS
Mileage91,058 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,051 miles
Since last MOT+7,482 miles
PASS
Mileage83,569 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,561 miles
Since last MOT+10,314 miles
PASS
Mileage73,247 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,237 miles
Since last MOT+9,047 miles
PASS
Mileage64,190 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,182 miles
Since last MOT+9,405 miles
PASS
Mileage54,777 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,842 miles
PASS
Mileage44,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,933 miles
Since last MOT+13,448 miles
PASS
Mileage31,485 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage23,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,417 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

RegistrationFH05 BXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FH05 BXU

What car is FH05 BXU?

FH05 BXU is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FH05 BXU?

The last recorded mileage for FH05 BXU was 128,596 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH05 BXU passed its MOT?

FH05 BXU has had 33 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (19 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2026.

Is FH05 BXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH05 BXU 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 FH05 BXU?

FH05 BXU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.