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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 94,993 miles on the clock, averaging 7,807 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 ML54 FAU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 94,993 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,807 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML54 FAU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About ML54 FAU
What car is ML54 FAU?
ML54 FAU is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of ML54 FAU?
The last recorded mileage for ML54 FAU was 94,993 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML54 FAU passed its MOT?
ML54 FAU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2018.
Is ML54 FAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML54 FAU 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 ML54 FAU?
ML54 FAU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.