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AJ05 GVW

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,969 mi
Last recorded153,969 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 153,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 139,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 124,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in general under vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2018 117,517 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2018 117,452 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,600 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2016 102,787 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,128 miles

front tyres and offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,631 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 65,973 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 65,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 58,697 miles

both front tyres wearing at edges

general signs of wear-front and rear brake pads

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,528 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 36,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,153 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 22,910 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 22,910 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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AJ05 GVW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ05 GVW, 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 AJ05 GVW registered?

AJ05 GVW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is AJ05 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 GVW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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