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AF05 VKJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

121,389 mi
Last recorded121,389 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 121,389 miles

Brake fluid reservoir cap damaged

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded and filler neck

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 120,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 119,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 118,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 116,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 114,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 102,087 miles

rear screen wiper blade badly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 84,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,868 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 75,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 67,305 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,558 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,113 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

wishbone bush's lightly worn os/nsf

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,147 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 46,407 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,593 miles

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

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 VKJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 VKJ registered?

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

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