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AJ55 GSO

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,588 mi
Last recorded110,588 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 110,588 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2025 102,635 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 102,635 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,345 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 96,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 89,318 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damage

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 85,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 78,724 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 78,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,513 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 70,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 66,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,641 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,325 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,192 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 44,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,180 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,299 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 21,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,360 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,517 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 12,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 GSO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GSO, 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 AJ55 GSO registered?

AJ55 GSO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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