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FM05 EEX

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1248cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 110,611 miles on the clock, averaging 3,334 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 FM05 EEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,611
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,334

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,611 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM05 EEX 54k68k82k96k111k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,611 miles
Since last MOT+6,758 miles
PASS
Mileage103,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,853 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage97,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,980 miles
PASS
Mileage90,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
PASS
Mileage85,906 miles
Since last MOT+643 miles
PASS
Mileage85,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage81,711 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage77,762 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage75,930 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,927 miles
Since last MOT+2,520 miles
PASS
Mileage73,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage70,894 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,363 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,528 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage53,608 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

RegistrationFM05 EEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FM05 EEX

What car is FM05 EEX?

FM05 EEX is an red Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FM05 EEX?

The last recorded mileage for FM05 EEX was 110,611 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM05 EEX passed its MOT?

FM05 EEX has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2025.

Is FM05 EEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM05 EEX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FM05 EEX?

FM05 EEX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.