2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · RJ05 WZH
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 176,781 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ05 WZH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 176,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ05 WZH 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 Yaris (RJ05 WZH) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
RJ05 WZH Mileage History
- 07/10/2024154,438 mi
- 09/10/2024154,548 mi+110 mi
- 14/10/2025176,732 mi+22,184 mi
- 27/10/2025176,780 mi+48 mi
- 28/10/2025176,781 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 21,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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