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AF05 JNL

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,543 mi
Last recorded163,543 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 JNL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2018 163,543 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 155,123 miles

front discs worn/large lip

Fail 9 Jan 2017 155,123 miles

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

front discs worn/large lip

Pass 22 Jan 2016 144,913 miles

nearside rear pads worn semi low around 3mm left

Pass 26 Jan 2015 135,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,343 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly:- recommend further investigation/attention.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 113,623 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 104,860 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 104,860 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 89,096 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 89,096 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,555 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 76,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,558 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 42,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,973 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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AF05 JNL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF05 JNL, 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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What year was AF05 JNL registered?

AF05 JNL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is AF05 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 JNL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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