Where was the EL05U number plate registered?

Vehicles with the EL05U prefix were first registered in Chelmsford, Essex through official DVLA regional allocation tag EL.

What year was a EL05U registration plate released?

The EL05U series was issued during March 2005 to August 2005.

What is the MOT pass rate for EL05U vehicles?

Vehicles in the EL05U cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 100% based on 6 recorded DVSA inspections.

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EL05U Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Chelmsford, Essex during March 2005 to August 2005 with registration prefix EL05U.

Area Office: Chelmsford (Chelmsford, Essex)
Release Period: March 2005 to August 2005
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 100%

Popular Makes

BMW 33.3% (1)

CHRYSLER 33.3% (1)

HONDA 33.3% (1)

100%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 6 historical tests

Common Colors

Black1 vehicles

Blue1 vehicles

Silver1 vehicles

Active Plates in EL05U Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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EL05UFO

MOT Valid

HONDA NSS 125 AD-N

0.1L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jul 2022
MOT Expiry: 21 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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EL05UKL

MOT Valid

CHRYSLER 300

3.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: May 2010
MOT Expiry: 30 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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EL05UMO

MOT Expired

BMW M340I XDRIVE MHEV AUTO

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Blue

First Used: Nov 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for EL05U Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

BMW Common Problems CHRYSLER Common Problems HONDA Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about EL05U Plates

Where was the EL05U number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with EL05U were assigned to the Chelmsford covering Chelmsford, Essex. The first two letters (EL) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is EL05U?

The EL05U age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between March 2005 to August 2005.

How can I check the MOT history of a EL05U vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.