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SO04 JEJ

2004 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1248cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 72,215 miles on the clock, averaging 2,720 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 SO04 JEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,215
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
2,720

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,215 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,396
Average per year2,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO04 JEJ 59k62k66k69k72k '07'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,215 miles
Since last MOT+12,396 miles
PASS
Mileage59,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,819 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,793 miles
Since last MOT+3,680 miles
PASS
Mileage56,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,113 miles
PASS
Mileage83,791 miles
Since last MOT+17,202 miles
PASS
Mileage66,589 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,578 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage59,004 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,998 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

RegistrationSO04 JEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SO04 JEJ

What car is SO04 JEJ?

SO04 JEJ is an black Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SO04 JEJ?

The last recorded mileage for SO04 JEJ was 72,215 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO04 JEJ passed its MOT?

SO04 JEJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2012.

Is SO04 JEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 JEJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO04 JEJ?

SO04 JEJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.