2005 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · WR05 FAO
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 133,535 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WR05 FAO Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 133,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR05 FAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (WR05 FAO) between April 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
WR05 FAO Mileage History
- 25/04/200818,936 mi
- 29/04/200922,554 mi+3,618 mi
- 24/04/201026,768 mi+4,214 mi
- 21/04/201130,917 mi+4,149 mi
- 21/04/201235,026 mi+4,109 mi
- 20/04/201340,243 mi+5,217 mi
- 26/04/201447,252 mi+7,009 mi
- 18/04/201554,738 mi+7,486 mi
- 25/02/201665,757 mi+11,019 mi
- 25/02/201665,757 mi
- 17/02/201778,933 mi+13,176 mi
- 27/03/201892,836 mi+13,903 mi
- 27/03/201892,836 mi
- 06/03/201999,312 mi+6,476 mi
- 07/03/201999,313 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/2020108,443 mi+9,130 mi
- 01/05/2020108,443 mi
- 22/04/2021115,941 mi+7,498 mi
- 22/04/2021115,941 mi
- 26/04/2022123,984 mi+8,043 mi
- 26/04/2022123,984 mi
- 13/04/2023126,662 mi+2,678 mi
- 13/04/2023126,670 mi+8 mi
- 25/04/2024129,375 mi+2,705 mi
- 25/04/2024129,380 mi+5 mi
- 26/04/2025131,224 mi+1,844 mi
- 22/04/2026133,535 mi+2,311 mi
- 22/04/2026133,535 mi
Average of roughly 6,370 miles per year across 28 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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