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AJ05 DFL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021
Fail 9 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,720 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 65,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,563 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 62,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,682 miles

Drivers side cv boot slightly loose

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bodywork damaged

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,097 miles

Oil leak

body work damaged

front tyres 2/3 mm

Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

body work damaged

front tyres 2/3 mm

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,749 miles

Oil leak

body damage

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,286 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

body damage

offside rear tyre out of shape

wipers poor

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,398 miles

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

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side and near side rear tyres worn on inner edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,742 miles

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)

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 DFL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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