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YR05 HTX

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
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 998cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 70,274 miles on the clock, averaging 3,600 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 YR05 HTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,274
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
3,600

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,274 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR05 HTX 29k40k50k60k70k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,274 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,273 miles
Since last MOT+8,731 miles
PASS
Mileage61,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage58,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage56,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,664 miles
PASS
Mileage53,539 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
PASS
Mileage53,409 miles
Since last MOT+194 miles
PASS
Mileage53,215 miles
Since last MOT+264 miles
PASS
Mileage52,951 miles
Since last MOT+629 miles
PASS
Mileage52,322 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,637 miles
PASS
Mileage49,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,930 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,830 miles
Since last MOT+11,377 miles
PASS
Mileage29,453 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

RegistrationYR05 HTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YR05 HTX

What car is YR05 HTX?

YR05 HTX is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR05 HTX?

The last recorded mileage for YR05 HTX was 70,274 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR05 HTX passed its MOT?

YR05 HTX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2019.

Is YR05 HTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR05 HTX 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 YR05 HTX?

YR05 HTX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.