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FH05 EFE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 52,474 miles on the clock, averaging 2,014 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 FH05 EFE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
52,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,014

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

Low mileage
Latest reading52,474 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year2,014
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH05 EFE 17k26k35k44k52k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,474 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,454 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
PASS
Mileage51,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,259 miles
PASS
Mileage49,202 miles
Since last MOT+1,527 miles
PASS
Mileage47,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,675 miles
Since last MOT+2,289 miles
PASS
Mileage45,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,386 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage42,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,668 miles
Since last MOT+1,695 miles
PASS
Mileage40,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,023 miles
PASS
Mileage39,950 miles
Since last MOT+1,102 miles
PASS
Mileage38,848 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,847 miles
Since last MOT+1,333 miles
PASS
Mileage37,514 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,513 miles
Since last MOT+2,750 miles
PASS
Mileage34,763 miles
Since last MOT+1,696 miles
PASS
Mileage33,067 miles
Since last MOT+2,696 miles
PASS
Mileage30,371 miles
Since last MOT+1,633 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,738 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage26,769 miles
Since last MOT+2,071 miles
PASS
Mileage24,698 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage23,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage21,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,571 miles
PASS
Mileage16,817 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 EFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
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 EFE

What car is FH05 EFE?

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

What is the mileage of FH05 EFE?

The last recorded mileage for FH05 EFE was 52,474 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH05 EFE passed its MOT?

FH05 EFE has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2026.

Is FH05 EFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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