2005 Toyota Corolla 2.2L Diesel · GP55 DHX
2005 Toyota Corolla (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 99,800 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,800 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GP55 DHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2024
- 99,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP55 DHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (GP55 DHX) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values exce”; “Central Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
GP55 DHX Mileage History
- 02/12/202191,249 mi
- 06/12/202191,272 mi+23 mi
- 06/01/202395,839 mi+4,567 mi
- 06/01/202395,839 mi
- 08/01/202499,800 mi+3,961 mi
Average of roughly 4,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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