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AF05 JRO

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,515 mi
Last recorded131,515 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 JRO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 131,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 124,647 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 117,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension areas corroded

near side and off side under sills corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2024 117,281 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension areas corroded

near side and off side under sills corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 110,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 110,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 102,784 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 94,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 94,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 84,964 miles

front both tyres low inner edges

near side and off side under sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsf fog light missing

Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,933 miles

nsf front fog light missing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,723 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,915 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 71,915 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,649 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 63,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,072 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall slight damage

Fail 1 Mar 2013 59,072 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner wall slight damage

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,112 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,855 miles

1) N/S/F Tyre on ( 2mm ),legal limit 1.6mm

2) O/S/F Tyre 0n ( 3mm ).

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,136 miles

1) Front inner brake pads close to wear limit.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,436 miles

front tyres 2mm on edges

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 JRO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JRO, 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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AF05 JRO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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