2005 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · WM05 FSN
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 53,894 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM05 FSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 53,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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WM05 FSN Mileage History
- 24/04/202351,896 mi
- 22/04/202452,760 mi+864 mi
- 25/03/202553,366 mi+606 mi
- 23/03/202653,893 mi+527 mi
- 25/03/202653,894 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WM05 FSN 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 (WM05 FSN) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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