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AO05 GUF

2005 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,778 mi
Last recorded37,778 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 GUF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 37,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

many parts of structure , suspension and steering corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2024 36,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

many parts of structure and suspension corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 35,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

many parts of structure corroded inc suspension items

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,943 miles

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

general under body corrosion ( inner sills )

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,515 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

oil leaks on engine

Fail 21 Mar 2019 33,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

oil leaks on engine

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,817 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,388 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,734 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,699 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 8,660 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 GUF is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GUF, 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 GUF registered?

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

Is AO05 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 GUF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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