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SL05 XME

2005 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1398cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 45,857 miles on the clock, averaging 2,111 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 VVT-i engine is known for 4zz-fe and piston rings (sticking/seizure).

MOT & Mileage History for SL05 XME

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,857
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
2,111

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading45,857 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,111
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 XME 18k25k32k39k46k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,857 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,856 miles
Since last MOT+449 miles
PASS
Mileage45,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage42,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,877 miles
PASS
Mileage40,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,478 miles
PASS
Mileage36,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage33,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage30,164 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage28,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage26,264 miles
Since last MOT+1,930 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,334 miles
Since last MOT+1,374 miles
PASS
Mileage22,960 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage21,354 miles
Since last MOT+1,873 miles
PASS
Mileage19,481 miles
Since last MOT+1,234 miles
PASS
Mileage18,247 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.

4ZZ-FE

Piston rings (sticking/seizure)

Rings stick in the pistons due to design flaws, leading to poor sealing.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XME
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 XME

What car is SL05 XME?

SL05 XME is an red Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 XME?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 XME was 45,857 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 XME passed its MOT?

SL05 XME has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2021.

Is SL05 XME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 XME 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 SL05 XME?

SL05 XME is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.