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AJ05 BCZ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Lpg 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,658 mi
Last recorded100,658 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 100,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 96,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 96,210 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wires exposed not effecting driving position

Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,771 miles

Central EXHAUST IS RUSTY

N/S AND THE O/S REAR BRAKE CABLES ARE STARTING TO FRAY

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 87,771 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central EXHAUST IS RUSTY

N/S AND THE O/S REAR BRAKE CABLES ARE STARTING TO FRAY

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,835 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTY

Fail 13 Dec 2017 77,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTY

Pass 17 Dec 2016 74,337 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

engine manegment light on

Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 32,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,627 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 28,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,579 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,917 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,499 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,514 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AJ05 BCZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 BCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ05 BCZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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