2005 Toyota Corolla 2.2L Diesel · EA55 AEL
2005 Toyota Corolla (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2005. Recorded mileage 138,497 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2231cc
EA55 AEL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2024
- 138,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EA55 AEL Mileage History
- 07/01/2022118,636 mi
- 19/09/2023129,643 mi+11,007 mi
- 19/09/2023129,643 mi
- 24/09/2024138,497 mi+8,854 mi
Average of roughly 7,320 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EA55 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (EA55 AEL) between January 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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