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AJ55 GWF

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,735 mi
Last recorded68,735 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 68,735 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 65,331 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 60,940 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,917 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 57,917 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,692 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 54,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,318 miles

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

battery charging light on

removal of wheels required to confirm

Pass 23 May 2019 46,758 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,729 miles

Nearside Front caliper sticking slightly

Offside Front caliper sticking slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,049 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 38,700 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 38,700 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,366 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,214 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cuts across treads

o/s/r tyre has cut across tread

Fail 25 Nov 2014 33,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

headlamp beam images are deterating due to scratches across lamp

o/s/r tyre has cut across tread

Pass 22 Nov 2013 30,159 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,678 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 26,678 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,752 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 22,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 21,419 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,419 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,443 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,137 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 GWF is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

AJ55 GWF is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is AJ55 GWF safe to buy?

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