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PO54 WAE

2004 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 973cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 93,794 miles on the clock, averaging 6,960 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 PO54 WAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,794
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,960

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 reading93,794 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year6,960
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO54 WAE 32k47k63k78k94k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,794 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,781 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage88,354 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage86,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage79,932 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage73,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,933 miles
Since last MOT+5,765 miles
PASS
Mileage68,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,168 miles
Since last MOT+8,288 miles
PASS
Mileage59,880 miles
Since last MOT+8,820 miles
PASS
Mileage51,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,060 miles
Since last MOT+10,355 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,705 miles
Since last MOT+9,181 miles
PASS
Mileage31,524 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

RegistrationPO54 WAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About PO54 WAE

What car is PO54 WAE?

PO54 WAE is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PO54 WAE?

The last recorded mileage for PO54 WAE was 93,794 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO54 WAE passed its MOT?

PO54 WAE has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2016.

Is PO54 WAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO54 WAE 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 PO54 WAE?

PO54 WAE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.