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MJ05 OBE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
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 1389cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 119,412 miles on the clock, averaging 4,883 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ05 OBE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,412
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,883

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 reading119,412 miles
Reading date
Miles last year112
Average per year4,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ05 OBE 34k55k76k98k119k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,412 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
PASS
Mileage119,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,300 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage115,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,600 miles
PASS
Mileage112,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,636 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage109,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,817 miles
PASS
Mileage106,741 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage105,755 miles
Since last MOT+1,197 miles
PASS
Mileage104,558 miles
Since last MOT+4,671 miles
PASS
Mileage99,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage94,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,556 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage89,338 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage81,728 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage75,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage67,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,174 miles
PASS
Mileage58,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,521 miles
PASS
Mileage49,988 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage41,341 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage33,578 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 OBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MJ05 OBE

What car is MJ05 OBE?

MJ05 OBE is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ05 OBE?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 OBE was 119,412 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 OBE passed its MOT?

MJ05 OBE has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.

Is MJ05 OBE ULEZ compliant?

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

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