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AO05 FDN

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,740 mi
Last recorded121,740 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FDN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,740 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 114,328 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s-o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 107,840 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 107,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 101,812 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 101,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,710 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 87,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,751 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,925 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,692 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,554 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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AO05 FDN is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO05 FDN, 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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AO05 FDN is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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