2005 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · EA55 OWR
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 166,221 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA55 OWR Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 166,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA55 OWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (EA55 OWR) between October 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
EA55 OWR Mileage History
- 14/10/200835,925 mi
- 21/01/200937,218 mi+1,293 mi
- 02/12/200945,666 mi+8,448 mi
- 03/12/200945,679 mi+13 mi
- 28/06/201051,221 mi+5,542 mi
- 29/06/201051,224 mi+3 mi
- 24/05/201157,899 mi+6,675 mi
- 08/05/201263,932 mi+6,033 mi
- 11/05/201372,140 mi+8,208 mi
- 05/07/201479,740 mi+7,600 mi
- 07/07/201479,741 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/201590,807 mi+11,066 mi
- 17/09/201590,807 mi
- 17/10/201699,828 mi+9,021 mi
- 15/12/2017107,509 mi+7,681 mi
- 15/12/2017107,509 mi
- 08/11/2018113,144 mi+5,635 mi
- 08/11/2018113,144 mi
- 28/10/2019118,891 mi+5,747 mi
- 09/12/2020124,688 mi+5,797 mi
- 09/12/2020124,688 mi
- 08/12/2021133,813 mi+9,125 mi
- 09/12/2022146,743 mi+12,930 mi
- 05/12/2023159,136 mi+12,393 mi
- 06/12/2024162,575 mi+3,439 mi
- 16/12/2025166,221 mi+3,646 mi
Average of roughly 7,588 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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