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FN05 PLJ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourGreen
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 12 (56% pass rate). It has 93,322 miles on the clock, averaging 3,770 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 FN05 PLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,770

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 reading93,322 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,356
Average per year3,770
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN05 PLJ 36k50k65k79k93k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage93,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage84,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,966 miles
Since last MOT+9,350 miles
PASS
Mileage75,616 miles
Since last MOT+1,184 miles
PASS
Mileage74,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,432 miles
Since last MOT+1,527 miles
PASS
Mileage72,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,905 miles
Since last MOT+2,244 miles
PASS
Mileage70,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage66,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage62,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,149 miles
PASS
Mileage58,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage54,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage49,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage44,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage40,602 miles
Since last MOT+1,346 miles
PASS
Mileage39,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,256 miles
Since last MOT+1,539 miles
PASS
Mileage37,717 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage36,004 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

RegistrationFN05 PLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FN05 PLJ

What car is FN05 PLJ?

FN05 PLJ is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FN05 PLJ?

The last recorded mileage for FN05 PLJ was 93,322 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN05 PLJ passed its MOT?

FN05 PLJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (15 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 26 Apr 2023.

Is FN05 PLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN05 PLJ 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 FN05 PLJ?

FN05 PLJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.