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MK04 VRC

2004 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 116,686 miles on the clock, averaging 5,909 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 MK04 VRC

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,686
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,909

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

Below average
Latest reading116,686 miles
Reading date
Miles last year205
Average per year5,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK04 VRC 15k40k66k91k117k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,686 miles
Since last MOT+205 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,295 miles
PASS
Mileage110,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,186 miles
Since last MOT+14,777 miles
PASS
Mileage95,409 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage91,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,432 miles
Since last MOT+3,302 miles
PASS
Mileage88,130 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage83,417 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,984 miles
PASS
Mileage79,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,052 miles
PASS
Mileage75,341 miles
Since last MOT+1,875 miles
PASS
Mileage73,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,466 miles
Since last MOT+554 miles
PASS
Mileage72,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,421 miles
Since last MOT+12,034 miles
PASS
Mileage58,387 miles
Since last MOT+11,695 miles
PASS
Mileage46,692 miles
Since last MOT+7,430 miles
PASS
Mileage39,262 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage32,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,454 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage25,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,842 miles
PASS
Mileage18,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage14,799 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

RegistrationMK04 VRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About MK04 VRC

What car is MK04 VRC?

MK04 VRC is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MK04 VRC?

The last recorded mileage for MK04 VRC was 116,686 miles, recorded on 29 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK04 VRC passed its MOT?

MK04 VRC has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2024.

Is MK04 VRC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK04 VRC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MK04 VRC?

MK04 VRC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.