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RM04 ORE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
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 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 98,341 miles on the clock, averaging 5,885 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 RM04 ORE

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,885

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 reading98,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,904
Average per year5,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RM04 ORE 18k38k58k78k98k '08'22'16

Check RM04 ORE

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,341 miles
Since last MOT+7,904 miles
PASS
Mileage90,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,437 miles
Since last MOT+9,040 miles
PASS
Mileage81,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
PASS
Mileage79,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,501 miles
Since last MOT+906 miles
PASS
Mileage78,595 miles
Since last MOT+1,713 miles
PASS
Mileage76,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,521 miles
PASS
Mileage75,361 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage68,489 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,488 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage60,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage54,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,096 miles
PASS
Mileage45,983 miles
Since last MOT+11,095 miles
PASS
Mileage34,888 miles
Since last MOT+10,684 miles
PASS
Mileage24,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage21,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,202 miles
PASS
Mileage17,789 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

RegistrationRM04 ORE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRM — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RM04 ORE

What car is RM04 ORE?

RM04 ORE is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RM04 ORE?

The last recorded mileage for RM04 ORE was 98,341 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RM04 ORE passed its MOT?

RM04 ORE has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 9 Aug 2022.

Is RM04 ORE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RM04 ORE 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 RM04 ORE?

RM04 ORE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.