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MJ55 BXP

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourPurple
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 92,117 miles on the clock, averaging 7,549 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 BXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,549

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 reading92,117 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,549
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ55 BXP 17k36k55k73k92k '08'18'14

Check MJ55 BXP

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,253 miles
PASS
Mileage83,864 miles
Since last MOT+4,560 miles
PASS
Mileage79,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,017 miles
PASS
Mileage72,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage65,996 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage62,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,191 miles
PASS
Mileage59,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,495 miles
PASS
Mileage49,170 miles
Since last MOT+9,987 miles
PASS
Mileage39,183 miles
Since last MOT+10,343 miles
PASS
Mileage28,840 miles
Since last MOT+11,645 miles
PASS
Mileage17,195 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 BXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MJ55 BXP

What car is MJ55 BXP?

MJ55 BXP is an purple Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ55 BXP?

The last recorded mileage for MJ55 BXP was 92,117 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ55 BXP passed its MOT?

MJ55 BXP has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Aug 2018.

Is MJ55 BXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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