2005 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · YFZ 3022

The 2005 Toyota Corolla shows a broadly stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 9 November 2022 at 139,719 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The prior attempt on 27 October 2022 at 139,652 miles failed, yet the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Across the available history the vehicle cleared every test that recorded faults, and no advisories appear on any certificate. Mileage progression sits close to typical use for a 21-year-old car, averaging roughly 6,653 miles per year. The record jumps from 90,325 miles on 15 June 2018 to 105,048 on 22 June 2019, then to 127,647 by 8 June 2021, and 139,719 by November 2022, reflecting steady annual accumulation with no standing periods or sudden spikes. A gap exists between the 2019 and 2021 tests, but the mileage delta of 22,599 over that span remains consistent with normal driving. No recurring mechanical faults, corrosion issues, or suspension and brake defects appear in the MOT data, so the history implies reasonable basic upkeep by previous owners. The clean pass sheets suggest the exhaust, structural integrity, and emissions stayed within limits through 139,719 miles. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive items the MOT may not deeply probe: suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, and underbody rust on a 2005 chassis. Verify the October 2022 failure cause with the DVSA, since a no-defect fail is unusual. Confirm actual mileages and service records before purchase.