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AJ05 EKD

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,074 mi
Last recorded147,074 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EKD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 147,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 143,475 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 143,475 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 139,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 136,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 136,726 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 132,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 132,808 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 128,795 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 128,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 128,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 123,378 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 123,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,943 miles

Offside Front Fog light Damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 118,942 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut more than 20mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fog light Damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,153 miles

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

Offside Rear LAMP LENS damaged.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,593 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,382 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 91,163 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 83,984 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,657 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,362 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 69,362 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 63,183 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,549 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ05 EKD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AJ05 EKD, 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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AJ05 EKD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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