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AE54 EVB

2005 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,009 mi
Last recorded127,009 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 EVB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 127,009 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2020 127,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,179 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2019 120,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2018 110,354 miles

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2017 102,320 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 102,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,815 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,267 miles

Corrosion on centre section of exhaust

Fail 3 Sep 2013 65,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion on centre section of exhaust

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,006 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,842 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,823 miles

front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,944 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AE54 EVB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 70,401 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 EVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE54 EVB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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