2005 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · CW05 MVO
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 103,284 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
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CW05 MVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2025
- 103,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CW05 MVO 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 (CW05 MVO) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% NS slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
CW05 MVO Mileage History
- 23/08/202288,156 mi
- 16/08/202393,133 mi+4,977 mi
- 16/08/202393,133 mi
- 22/08/202498,260 mi+5,127 mi
- 19/08/2025103,284 mi+5,024 mi
Average of roughly 5,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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