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SB54 LMU

2004 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 55,137 miles on the clock, averaging 2,498 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 SB54 LMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,498

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB54 LMU 28k35k42k48k55k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,137 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,136 miles
Since last MOT+7,156 miles
PASS
Mileage47,980 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,771 miles
Since last MOT+889 miles
PASS
Mileage46,882 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,874 miles
Since last MOT+893 miles
PASS
Mileage45,981 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,966 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage44,028 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,866 miles
PASS
Mileage42,159 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,147 miles
Since last MOT+1,851 miles
PASS
Mileage40,296 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,294 miles
Since last MOT+1,876 miles
PASS
Mileage38,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,926 miles
PASS
Mileage36,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,492 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage34,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage32,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,466 miles
PASS
Mileage27,911 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

RegistrationSB54 LMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SB54 LMU

What car is SB54 LMU?

SB54 LMU is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SB54 LMU?

The last recorded mileage for SB54 LMU was 55,137 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB54 LMU passed its MOT?

SB54 LMU has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2018.

Is SB54 LMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB54 LMU 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 SB54 LMU?

SB54 LMU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.