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RA54 DJJ

2004 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1229cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 6 (40% pass rate). It has 74,271 miles on the clock, averaging 6,814 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 RA54 DJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
40%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,814

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 reading74,271 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,150
Average per year6,814
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA54 DJJ 27k39k51k62k74k '07'14'11

Check RA54 DJJ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage68,121 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,578 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,780 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,988 miles
Since last MOT+7,132 miles
PASS
Mileage45,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,973 miles
Since last MOT+621 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,352 miles
Since last MOT+11,388 miles
PASS
Mileage26,964 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

RegistrationRA54 DJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RA54 DJJ

What car is RA54 DJJ?

RA54 DJJ is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RA54 DJJ?

The last recorded mileage for RA54 DJJ was 74,271 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA54 DJJ passed its MOT?

RA54 DJJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 40% pass rate (4 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2014.

Is RA54 DJJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA54 DJJ 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 RA54 DJJ?

RA54 DJJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.