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AO05 GWZ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,860 mi
Last recorded74,860 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 GWZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,860 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,832 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle heavily corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 70,714 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,788 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,200 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,675 miles

brake pedal has travel

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,523 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 49,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,441 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,742 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,577 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,757 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,577 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 12,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,483 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 GWZ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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