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AF05 STZ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,313 mi
Last recorded129,313 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 STZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 129,313 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s&n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 129,303 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s&n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 116,493 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 116,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,397 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,511 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 93,511 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,733 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,657 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,645 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,581 miles

Drivers side rear brake is binding.

STRONGLY ADVISE: REAR TYRES ARE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES AND SERIOUSLY CRACKED!!

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,201 miles

ADVISE : BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,447 miles

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN DOWN TO BETWEEN 2-3 mm.

ADVISE : FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW AND BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,963 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 STZ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

AF05 STZ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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