2005 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · PL05 EVF
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 109,428 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PL05 EVF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2017
- 109,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL05 EVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (PL05 EVF) between June 2008 and July 2017.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2017 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 (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
PL05 EVF Mileage History
- 17/06/200823,236 mi
- 18/06/200823,290 mi+54 mi
- 23/06/200931,854 mi+8,564 mi
- 08/06/201150,850 mi+18,996 mi
- 06/06/201257,660 mi+6,810 mi
- 28/05/201366,013 mi+8,353 mi
- 09/06/201474,075 mi+8,062 mi
- 30/06/201582,144 mi+8,069 mi
- 30/06/201582,144 mi
- 10/06/201689,538 mi+7,394 mi
- 08/07/2017109,428 mi+19,890 mi
Average of roughly 9,517 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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