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AJ05 GWD

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,120 mi
Last recorded119,120 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GWD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 119,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 119,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 107,750 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Fail 11 Nov 2016 107,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 94,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 94,532 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 85,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,872 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,528 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,194 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2009 52,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2008 50,415 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 GWD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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