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AJ55 GVC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,156 mi
Last recorded88,156 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 88,156 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased and OK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

various parts of chassis undersealed and OK

Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber damp with oil but cant see evidence of a leak`, and damping effect works ok (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded but mainly at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,822 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 73,754 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,474 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,669 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 57,679 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,845 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,199 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,524 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,404 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 GVC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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