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AO05 FET

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,169 mi
Last recorded67,169 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FET
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 67,169 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 67,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,324 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 64,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 18" (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 59,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,261 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,501 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,971 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,671 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 45,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,043 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,522 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 40,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 35,262 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,038 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 27,038 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,088 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,241 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,947 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,659 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 FET is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO05 FET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 FET registered?

AO05 FET is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is AO05 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 FET shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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