2005 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · DV54 XVJ
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 68,430 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV54 XVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/09/2025
- 68,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV54 XVJ 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 (DV54 XVJ) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Fuel pipe damaged breather pipe severely corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam axle pivot bush coming apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam axle pivot bush coming apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DV54 XVJ Mileage History
- 09/10/202366,372 mi
- 16/10/202366,394 mi+22 mi
- 23/09/202467,658 mi+1,264 mi
- 27/09/202467,687 mi+29 mi
- 25/09/202568,430 mi+743 mi
Average of roughly 1,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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