2005 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · SB55 FWS
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 112,376 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB55 FWS Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 112,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB55 FWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (SB55 FWS) between November 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 93 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SB55 FWS Mileage History
- 28/11/200812,950 mi
- 16/11/200919,738 mi+6,788 mi
- 20/11/201027,220 mi+7,482 mi
- 25/11/201132,713 mi+5,493 mi
- 26/11/201239,392 mi+6,679 mi
- 26/11/201239,392 mi
- 07/11/201346,049 mi+6,657 mi
- 20/11/201452,129 mi+6,080 mi
- 04/11/201557,323 mi+5,194 mi
- 24/12/201662,698 mi+5,375 mi
- 27/12/201768,033 mi+5,335 mi
- 28/12/201768,038 mi+5 mi
- 29/12/201873,289 mi+5,251 mi
- 29/12/201873,292 mi+3 mi
- 30/12/201979,490 mi+6,198 mi
- 05/02/202182,343 mi+2,853 mi
- 06/02/202182,343 mi
- 27/01/202287,605 mi+5,262 mi
- 28/01/202287,607 mi+2 mi
- 01/02/202393,462 mi+5,855 mi
- 31/01/202499,307 mi+5,845 mi
- 05/02/202499,475 mi+168 mi
- 03/02/2025106,007 mi+6,532 mi
- 04/02/2025106,007 mi
- 03/02/2026112,376 mi+6,369 mi
- 04/02/2026112,376 mi
Average of roughly 5,785 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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