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AO05 GXC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 101,593 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N\S+O\S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 101,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 87,718 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,912 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,005 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipe to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and 3mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 73,635 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 Worn to 3mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded on rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from rear silencer to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexible section of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexible section of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 69,889 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from rear silencer to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexible section of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexible section of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,574 miles

Central Rear Slight exhaust blow rear joint

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,005 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,535 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 50,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,214 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,401 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,771 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 37,395 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,521 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked

o/s/f tyre badly perished and cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2010 29,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,607 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,149 miles

offside front and nearside front wiper rubbers split

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,655 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 GXC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

AO05 GXC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is AO05 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 GXC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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