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AO05 GYU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,120 mi
Last recorded194,120 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 GYU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 194,120 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 194,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 143,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tale light lens damage

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 143,353 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tale light lens damage

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 125,345 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

seats in boot folded away unable to check seatbelts

Fail 20 Jul 2021 125,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

seats in boot folded away unable to check seatbelts

Pass 25 Jul 2020 121,017 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 116,050 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,614 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,440 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,496 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,766 miles

battery leaking

nearside rear brake pads very low (strong advise)

rear number plate deteriorating

rear row of seats not in position

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,493 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Jun 2009 32,622 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,641 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 GYU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

AO05 GYU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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