2005 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · WR05 FDP
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 125,555 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,555 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 FDP Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 125,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR05 FDP 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 FDP) between April 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 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: Lighting (37 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
WR05 FDP Mileage History
- 07/04/200826,583 mi
- 05/03/200934,508 mi+7,925 mi
- 25/03/201045,663 mi+11,155 mi
- 25/03/201045,663 mi
- 18/03/201153,166 mi+7,503 mi
- 16/03/201260,340 mi+7,174 mi
- 22/03/201367,506 mi+7,166 mi
- 27/03/201472,820 mi+5,314 mi
- 27/03/201472,820 mi
- 26/03/201576,415 mi+3,595 mi
- 14/03/201679,942 mi+3,527 mi
- 14/03/201679,942 mi
- 27/03/201783,548 mi+3,606 mi
- 27/03/201783,548 mi
- 19/03/201888,200 mi+4,652 mi
- 06/03/201993,933 mi+5,733 mi
- 06/03/201993,933 mi
- 03/03/202099,332 mi+5,399 mi
- 03/03/202099,332 mi
- 01/04/2021101,553 mi+2,221 mi
- 01/04/2021101,553 mi
- 13/04/2022107,006 mi+5,453 mi
- 11/04/2023112,486 mi+5,480 mi
- 11/04/2023112,486 mi
- 10/04/2024119,678 mi+7,192 mi
- 17/04/2025122,974 mi+3,296 mi
- 17/04/2025122,974 mi
- 11/05/2026125,555 mi+2,581 mi
Average of roughly 5,471 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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