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ML05 PHF

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourPurple
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 22,402 miles on the clock, averaging 1,567 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for ML05 PHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
22,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
1,567

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading22,402 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,251
Average per year1,567
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML05 PHF 13k15k18k20k22k '08'14'11

Check ML05 PHF

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage22,402 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage20,151 miles
Since last MOT+1,844 miles
PASS
Mileage18,307 miles
Since last MOT+1,175 miles
PASS
Mileage17,132 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,121 miles
Since last MOT+1,356 miles
PASS
Mileage15,765 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage14,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,264 miles
PASS
Mileage13,018 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

RegistrationML05 PHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ML05 PHF

What car is ML05 PHF?

ML05 PHF is an purple Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of ML05 PHF?

The last recorded mileage for ML05 PHF was 22,402 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML05 PHF passed its MOT?

ML05 PHF has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Apr 2014.

Is ML05 PHF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 PHF 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 ML05 PHF?

ML05 PHF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.