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PE54 ULB

2004 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 73,730 miles on the clock, averaging 4,740 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 PE54 ULB

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,730
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,740

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,730 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,085
Average per year4,740
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE54 ULB 34k44k54k64k74k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,730 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage68,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
PASS
Mileage64,432 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,424 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage59,475 miles
Since last MOT+283 miles
PASS
Mileage59,192 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,428 miles
PASS
Mileage56,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,762 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage50,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage46,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage41,038 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,654 miles
PASS
Mileage34,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,381 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

RegistrationPE54 ULB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About PE54 ULB

What car is PE54 ULB?

PE54 ULB is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PE54 ULB?

The last recorded mileage for PE54 ULB was 73,730 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE54 ULB passed its MOT?

PE54 ULB has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2016.

Is PE54 ULB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE54 ULB 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 PE54 ULB?

PE54 ULB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.