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AF05 XRK

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

224,204 mi
Last recorded224,204 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XRK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 224,204 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 222,208 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (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 n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 222,193 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 220,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 219,051 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 219,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear failed on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear failed on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 216,984 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 213,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 211,845 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 210,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 209,615 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 207,223 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 179,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 163,888 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 150,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 136,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 122,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 104,376 miles

ECU LIGHT ON.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 90,026 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,748 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XRK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

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

Is AF05 XRK safe to buy?

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