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SL05 TXF

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
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 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 113,482 miles on the clock, averaging 9,954 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SL05 TXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,482
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,954

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading113,482 miles
Reading date
Miles last year40
Average per year9,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 TXF 20k43k67k90k113k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,482 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,442 miles
Since last MOT+2,740 miles
PASS
Mileage110,702 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,912 miles
PASS
Mileage103,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,788 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage98,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,886 miles
Since last MOT+7,472 miles
PASS
Mileage91,414 miles
Since last MOT+15,551 miles
PASS
Mileage75,863 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,862 miles
Since last MOT+15,901 miles
PASS
Mileage59,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,961 miles
Since last MOT+17,263 miles
PASS
Mileage42,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,698 miles
Since last MOT+15,321 miles
PASS
Mileage27,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,261 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,116 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

RegistrationSL05 TXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 TXF

What car is SL05 TXF?

SL05 TXF is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 TXF?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 TXF was 113,482 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 TXF passed its MOT?

SL05 TXF has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2017.

Is SL05 TXF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 TXF 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 SL05 TXF?

SL05 TXF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.