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AJ05 GWL

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

245,320 mi
Last recorded245,320 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 245,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 217,408 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light illuminated

Pass 15 Sep 2010 194,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 176,398 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 153,101 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 152,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 126,592 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 102,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,233 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 96,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 GWL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

AJ05 GWL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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