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MJ05 JAO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 75,615 miles on the clock, averaging 6,227 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 MJ05 JAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,615
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,227

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading75,615 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,451
Average per year6,227
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ05 JAO 34k44k55k65k76k '09'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,615 miles
Since last MOT+7,451 miles
PASS
Mileage68,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,636 miles
PASS
Mileage61,528 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,404 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage54,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,224 miles
Since last MOT+8,594 miles
PASS
Mileage45,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,878 miles
PASS
Mileage39,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage33,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,695 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

RegistrationMJ05 JAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MJ05 JAO

What car is MJ05 JAO?

MJ05 JAO is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ05 JAO?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 JAO was 75,615 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 JAO passed its MOT?

MJ05 JAO has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2015.

Is MJ05 JAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ05 JAO 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 MJ05 JAO?

MJ05 JAO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.