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MJ55 BXB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 998cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 84,447 miles on the clock, averaging 7,669 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 MJ55 BXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,447
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,669

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading84,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,958
Average per year7,669
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ55 BXB 32k45k58k71k84k '08'15'11

Check MJ55 BXB

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,447 miles
Since last MOT+10,958 miles
PASS
Mileage73,489 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage71,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,810 miles
PASS
Mileage65,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,471 miles
PASS
Mileage58,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,676 miles
Since last MOT+11,249 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,427 miles
Since last MOT+9,336 miles
PASS
Mileage38,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage32,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,375 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

RegistrationMJ55 BXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MJ55 BXB

What car is MJ55 BXB?

MJ55 BXB is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ55 BXB?

The last recorded mileage for MJ55 BXB was 84,447 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ55 BXB passed its MOT?

MJ55 BXB has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2015.

Is MJ55 BXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ55 BXB 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 MJ55 BXB?

MJ55 BXB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.