BT54 UPW

2005 TOYOTA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
TOYOTA
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1299 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 23 September 2025
Last recorded mileage
19,977 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Toyota has 25 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 19,977 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant decrease and unexplained low annual usage, raising serious concerns about its true condition and safety.

The mileage shows a significant decrease from 36,923 miles in Jan 2012 to 33,787 miles in Jan 2013, followed by very low annual usage, indicating potential odometer tampering or a significant data anomaly.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jan 2012 (36,923 mi) and Jan 2013 (33,787 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2019-08-19, indicating severe neglect.
  • Recurring major failures for windscreen (7 times), lights (5 times), and brakes (3 times) across multiple years.
  • Major failure for Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding on 2019-08-19.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 9 historical failures
  • No specific green flags identified in the MOT history for this 2005 Toyota.

Mileage history

Jan 2008: 19,977 mi PASSJan 2009: 25,029 mi PASSJan 2011: 33,117 mi PASSJan 2012: 36,923 mi PASSJan 2013: 33,787 mi PASSJan 2014: 42,365 mi PASSJan 2015: 45,088 mi PASSJan 2016: 47,399 mi FAILJan 2016: 47,399 mi PASSSep 2017: 49,993 mi FAILSep 2017: 49,993 mi PASSSep 2018: 51,194 mi FAILSep 2018: 51,194 mi PASSAug 2019: 52,377 mi FAILAug 2019: 52,377 mi PASSAug 2020: 52,918 mi FAILAug 2020: 52,918 mi PASSSep 2021: 53,273 mi FAILSep 2021: 53,273 mi PASSAug 2023: 54,227 mi FAILAug 2023: 54,227 mi PASSSep 2024: 54,820 mi FAILSep 2024: 54,820 mi PASSSep 2025: 55,636 mi FAIL56k38k20kJan 2008Sep 2025

MOT test history — 16/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2008 PASS 19,977 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 PASS 25,029 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS —
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jan 2011 PASS 33,117 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 36,923 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 33,787 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jan 2014 PASS 42,365 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 45,088 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 47,399 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Jan 2016 PASS 47,399 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 FAIL 49,993 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
ADVISORY All brake hoses starting to perish.
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY NSR Tyre perished.
Sep 2017 PASS 49,993 mi
ADVISORY All brake hoses starting to perish.
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY NSR Tyre perished.
Sep 2018 FAIL 51,194 mi
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges perished (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges perished (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2018 PASS 51,194 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges perished (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges perished (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2019 FAIL 52,377 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY n\s rear tyre wall damaged and perished
MAJOR Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY rear floor to sills corroding [surface[
ADVISORY n\s headlamp faded
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY bodywork damaged
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s on limit (1.1.11 (c))
Aug 2019 PASS 52,377 mi
ADVISORY n\s rear tyre wall damaged and perished
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY rear floor to sills corroding [surface[
ADVISORY n\s headlamp faded
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY bodywork damaged
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s on limit (1.1.11 (c))
Aug 2020 FAIL 52,918 mi
ADVISORY o\s bodywork damaged
ADVISORY n\s headlamp faded giving very dim beam pattern
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY n\s rear tyre perished and splitting
ADVISORY floor and sills weak and corroded in places
ADVISORY exhaust centre box weak and corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Aug 2020 PASS 52,918 mi
ADVISORY o\s bodywork damaged
ADVISORY n\s headlamp faded giving very dim beam pattern
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY n\s rear tyre perished and splitting
ADVISORY floor and sills weak and corroded in places
ADVISORY exhaust centre box weak and corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sep 2021 FAIL 53,273 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Sep 2021 PASS 53,273 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Aug 2023 FAIL 54,227 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Aug 2023 PASS 54,227 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2024 FAIL 54,820 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2024 PASS 54,820 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2025 FAIL 55,636 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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