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AJ55 GPU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,318 mi
Last recorded127,318 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GPU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 127,318 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears starting to corrode at flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 123,414 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,034 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 114,489 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 110,455 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,538 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 102,032 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 102,032 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp lenses deteriorated, polished with lens cleaner (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,018 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm.stepped on edges and age related cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm.stepped on edges and age related cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 83,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm.stepped on edges and age related cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm.stepped on edges and age related cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,563 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,770 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 39,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 35,369 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,530 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,525 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 24,525 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,849 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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AJ55 GPU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AJ55 GPU, 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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AJ55 GPU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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