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FM54 HRO

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 117,459 miles on the clock, averaging 7,975 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FM54 HRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,459
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
7,975

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,459 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,188
Average per year7,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM54 HRO 28k50k73k95k117k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,459 miles
Since last MOT+11,188 miles
PASS
Mileage106,271 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,794 miles
PASS
Mileage99,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,472 miles
Since last MOT+8,008 miles
PASS
Mileage91,464 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage85,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,870 miles
PASS
Mileage76,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,648 miles
Since last MOT+12,292 miles
PASS
Mileage64,356 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,354 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage54,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,826 miles
Since last MOT+8,906 miles
PASS
Mileage45,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,920 miles
Since last MOT+9,732 miles
PASS
Mileage36,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,188 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage31,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage27,779 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

RegistrationFM54 HRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About FM54 HRO

What car is FM54 HRO?

FM54 HRO is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FM54 HRO?

The last recorded mileage for FM54 HRO was 117,459 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM54 HRO passed its MOT?

FM54 HRO has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2019.

Is FM54 HRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM54 HRO 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 FM54 HRO?

FM54 HRO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.