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AO05 GWU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,127 mi
Last recorded111,127 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 111,127 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 111,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 104,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing and sidewall damaged.

Fail 26 Jul 2022 102,371 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing and sidewall damaged.

offside rear tyre nail in tread and under inflated.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 99,293 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,430 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 98,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,567 miles

offside front brake binding slightly after use.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 95,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front brake binding slightly after use.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,942 miles

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,196 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,892 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,304 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,549 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 73,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 67,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall damaged.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,079 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall damaged.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,690 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,690 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,731 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,051 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,658 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 GWU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

AO05 GWU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AO05 GWU safe to buy?

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