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YC05 MDU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 83,141 miles on the clock, averaging 6,301 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 YC05 MDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,141
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,301

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 reading83,141 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,783
Average per year6,301
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC05 MDU 18k34k51k67k83k '08'18'14

Check YC05 MDU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
Mileage80,358 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage71,961 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
PASS
Mileage71,933 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,922 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,911 miles
Since last MOT+16,559 miles
PASS
Mileage55,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage53,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage49,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,678 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,048 miles
PASS
Mileage37,403 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,398 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage35,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,843 miles
PASS
Mileage26,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage17,861 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

RegistrationYC05 MDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YC05 MDU

What car is YC05 MDU?

YC05 MDU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YC05 MDU?

The last recorded mileage for YC05 MDU was 83,141 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC05 MDU passed its MOT?

YC05 MDU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2018.

Is YC05 MDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC05 MDU 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 YC05 MDU?

YC05 MDU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.