2005 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · WM54 ABF
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 133,278 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM54 ABF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 133,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM54 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (WM54 ABF) between December 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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 (36 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
WM54 ABF Mileage History
- 17/12/200721,247 mi
- 01/12/200826,121 mi+4,874 mi
- 20/11/200929,815 mi+3,694 mi
- 03/11/201033,762 mi+3,947 mi
- 20/10/201137,070 mi+3,308 mi
- 25/10/201239,175 mi+2,105 mi
- 17/10/201340,920 mi+1,745 mi
- 16/10/201442,204 mi+1,284 mi
- 09/10/201543,133 mi+929 mi
- 09/10/201543,133 mi
- 01/11/201643,984 mi+851 mi
- 16/10/201756,887 mi+12,903 mi
- 29/11/201848,956 mi-7,931 mi
- 27/11/201953,213 mi+4,257 mi
- 30/10/202061,232 mi+8,019 mi
- 31/10/202061,232 mi
- 04/11/202173,740 mi+12,508 mi
- 04/11/202173,740 mi
- 25/11/202289,984 mi+16,244 mi
- 31/10/2023103,787 mi+13,803 mi
- 31/10/2023103,788 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2024122,385 mi+18,597 mi
- 29/10/2024122,390 mi+5 mi
- 24/11/2025133,227 mi+10,837 mi
- 24/11/2025133,228 mi+1 mi
- 24/11/2025133,278 mi+50 mi
- 25/11/2025133,278 mi
Average of roughly 6,244 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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