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GU05 CLJ

2005 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 120,841 miles on the clock, averaging 6,097 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 VVT-i engine is known for timing chain and tensioner and piston rings.

MOT & Mileage History for GU05 CLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,097

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,589
Average per year6,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU05 CLJ 31k53k76k98k121k '08'22'16

Check GU05 CLJ

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,589 miles
PASS
Mileage119,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage117,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,549 miles
PASS
Mileage115,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,309 miles
PASS
Mileage112,230 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,932 miles
PASS
Mileage104,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage97,135 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage91,242 miles
Since last MOT+7,245 miles
PASS
Mileage83,997 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage74,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,923 miles
Since last MOT+11,895 miles
PASS
Mileage63,028 miles
Since last MOT+13,812 miles
PASS
Mileage49,216 miles
Since last MOT+9,980 miles
PASS
Mileage39,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage36,984 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage30,756 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Corolla models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 CLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GU05 CLJ

What car is GU05 CLJ?

GU05 CLJ is a red Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GU05 CLJ?

The last recorded mileage for GU05 CLJ was 120,841 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU05 CLJ passed its MOT?

GU05 CLJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2022.

Is GU05 CLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU05 CLJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GU05 CLJ?

GU05 CLJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.