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AJ55 GVE

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,864 mi
Last recorded108,864 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GVE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 108,864 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres getting close to limit,advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked,advise (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wall has a cut,advise

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Lower vehicle has slight corrosion,advise

Fail 1 Dec 2017 108,864 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres getting close to limit,advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked,advise (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wall has a cut,advise

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Lower vehicle has slight corrosion,advise

Pass 26 Nov 2016 99,631 miles

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Fail 26 Nov 2016 99,631 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,207 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 91,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high head lamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,756 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,772 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,560 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,821 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,828 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 GVE is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AJ55 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

AJ55 GVE is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AJ55 GVE safe to buy?

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