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AO05 FFJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,065 mi
Last recorded164,065 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 164,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 149,756 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 137,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Fail 24 Mar 2020 137,165 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2019 123,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

alternator belt perishing and cracking

both rear axle bushes becoming worn

Fail 28 Mar 2018 110,639 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

alternator belt perishing and cracking

both rear axle bushes becoming worn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 97,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,449 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,451 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,393 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 FFJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FFJ, 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 AO05 FFJ registered?

AO05 FFJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 FFJ safe to buy?

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