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AJ55 NZD

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,713 mi
Last recorded136,713 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NZD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 136,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long travel handbrake

slight smear wipers

Fail 5 Jul 2019 136,156 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 1 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 1 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long travel handbrake

slight smear wipers

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,246 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 119,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2016 95,740 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 95,115 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 79,908 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,908 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,726 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,448 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 66,377 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,826 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,598 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 May 2010 38,367 miles

both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,351 miles

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

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

slight cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,456 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 27,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 NZD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NZD, 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 NZD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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