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SH05 TFA

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
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 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 117,475 miles on the clock, averaging 7,499 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 TFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,499

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,475 miles
Reading date
Miles last year123
Average per year7,499
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 TFA 33k54k75k96k117k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,475 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage111,492 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,482 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
Mileage109,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,773 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage107,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage100,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,632 miles
PASS
Mileage96,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage90,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,128 miles
PASS
Mileage84,830 miles
Since last MOT+13,306 miles
PASS
Mileage71,524 miles
Since last MOT+14,191 miles
PASS
Mileage57,333 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,240 miles
Since last MOT+12,916 miles
PASS
Mileage44,324 miles
Since last MOT+10,654 miles
PASS
Mileage33,670 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,216 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

RegistrationSH05 TFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 TFA

What car is SH05 TFA?

SH05 TFA is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 TFA?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 TFA was 117,475 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 TFA passed its MOT?

SH05 TFA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2019.

Is SH05 TFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH05 TFA 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 SH05 TFA?

SH05 TFA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.