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AJ05 YON

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,867 mi
Last recorded120,867 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,867 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 120,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 113,387 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 113,387 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 105,864 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 98,093 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 98,093 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,280 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 61,756 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,043 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 52,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,984 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 45,984 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,803 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,803 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,875 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,584 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,876 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 YON is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YON, 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 YON is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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