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AJ05 EKW

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,175 mi
Last recorded151,175 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EKW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 151,175 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 151,175 miles

Emissions not tested no gases at tailpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section severed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 142,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 134,710 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 134,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 124,529 miles

slight bind rear, imbalance fronts, advise brake inspection/clean

Pass 22 May 2015 113,504 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 102,225 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 9 May 2013 91,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 82,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 71,427 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 60,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2010 60,984 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 49,826 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 37,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in osr tyre osf tyre worn on inside

Pass 19 May 2008 37,589 miles

nail in osr tyre osf tyre worn on inside

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 EKW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 AJ05 EKW, 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 EKW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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