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AJ55 GUW

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,383 mi
Last recorded73,383 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 73,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,927 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 71,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust gasket (6.1.2 (a))

O/s/f wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,876 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 68,876 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,679 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,934 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,769 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,802 miles

engine cover fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,725 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Sep 2014 47,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,207 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,798 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 Sep 2008 22,720 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 GUW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

AJ55 GUW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is AJ55 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 GUW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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