2005 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · MA05 CBF
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 55,139 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA05 CBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 55,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA05 CBF 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 (MA05 CBF) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
MA05 CBF Mileage History
- 08/03/202445,934 mi
- 08/03/202445,934 mi
- 04/03/202546,889 mi+955 mi
- 16/04/202659,867 mi+12,978 mi
- 24/04/202655,139 mi-4,728 mi
Average of roughly 4,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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