Toyota Yaris Blue (2005)
2005 Toyota Yaris Blue
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2005 Toyota Yaris Blue. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Toyota Yaris Blue is struggling on the MOT: only 62% pass first time, well below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these cars are hitting their late teens in noticeably worse condition than most vehicles of similar age. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so the failures are manageable rather than safety-critical.
With a median mileage of 87,000 miles for an 18-year-old car, these Yaris models are running below average wear for their age, yet they're still racking up roughly one failure per test—pointing to age-related deterioration rather than abuse. Before buying, budget for pre-purchase inspection and expect common issues like brake wear and corrosion; checking service history will tell you whether regular maintenance has kept rust and mechanical wear at bay.
What to check before buying a 2005 Toyota Yaris Blue
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (77%) | 103 | 80.4% | 1.35 |
| Petrol (23%) | 31 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Toyota Yaris Blue vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Toyota Yaris Blue vehicles fall between 71,430 and 113,931 miles.
2005 Toyota Yaris Blue — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 35 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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