2005 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · MH05 AJO

The 2005 Toyota Corolla passed its most recent MOT on 18 December 2025 at 102,852 miles with multiple advisories but no failures, indicating a stable though heavily corroding condition rather than a worsening one. The December 2024 test on 20 December at 100,302 miles initially failed on a nearside front tyre below 1.6 mm and an offside rear tyre cut to the cords, then passed the same day after rectification, showing the owner addressed critical tyre faults promptly but skipped basic pre-test checks. Front brake discs have carried pitting and scoring advisories since the December 2023 pass at 98,329 miles through to the latest test, a slow but persistent wear trend. Recorded mileage sits at 102,852 against 21 years of age, averaging roughly 4,900 miles per year, which is low and suggests light use or prolonged standing periods. The car gained only 2,523 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, then 2,550 miles to December 2025, with no gaps or sudden accumulation. Low annual use likely explains the preserved mileage but has not prevented corrosion, as the rear beam axle and sill mountings drew rust advisories in every test from 2023 onward. A buyer should inspect the rear beam axle and both rear inner sill suspension mountings for advancing corrosion, given the tester flagged these as corroded but not excessive across all four records. The nearside rear brake pipe shows repeated grease-covered corrosion since 2023 and warrants cleaning and assessment. Front brake discs remain pitted and scored at the latest test; measure their thickness and check for lip wear. Offside front service brake binding appeared in 2023 and 2024 tests and should be verified as cured via a road test and caliper inspection. Side repeater lenses were missing or defective from 2024 into 2025 and the headlamp lenses carry product contamination advisories; confirm replacements are now fitted. The non-excessive oil leak noted at every test from 98,329 miles to 102,852 miles requires underside inspection to trace the source and judge seepage rate before purchase.