2005 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · J50 PAH
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 135,887 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J50 PAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 135,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J50 PAH 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 (J50 PAH) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
J50 PAH Mileage History
- 09/11/2023115,343 mi
- 06/11/2024125,903 mi+10,560 mi
- 07/11/2024125,903 mi
- 04/11/2025135,887 mi+9,984 mi
- 04/11/2025135,887 mi
Average of roughly 10,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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