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AF55 OBE

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,467 mi
Last recorded88,467 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OBE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 88,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Both rear shocks corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 84,199 miles

Both rear shocks corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 84,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 78,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 78,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,139 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 42,777 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,545 miles

1.check engine light on

Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,110 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,052 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,300 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 9,041 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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AF55 OBE is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AF55 OBE, 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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AF55 OBE is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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