2005 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · RA55 YRJ
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 132,967 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA55 YRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 132,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RA55 YRJ Mileage History
- 30/11/2023128,441 mi
- 04/01/2025130,343 mi+1,902 mi
- 06/01/2025130,343 mi
- 08/01/2026132,967 mi+2,624 mi
- 08/01/2026132,967 mi
Average of roughly 2,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA55 YRJ 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 (RA55 YRJ) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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