2005 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · MW55 RMO
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 99,300 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Apr 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW55 RMO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2023
- 99,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW55 RMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (MW55 RMO) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2023 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 (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
MW55 RMO Mileage History
- 09/05/202294,372 mi
- 11/05/202294,374 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/202399,229 mi+4,855 mi
- 12/05/202399,300 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 4,889 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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