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AO05 GYW

2005 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,479 mi
Last recorded162,479 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 GYW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 162,479 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle is corroded/chassis at rear

Fail 16 Mar 2026 162,479 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working x4 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle is corroded/chassis at rear

Pass 24 Mar 2025 150,933 miles

CORROSION TO MOST UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 138,522 miles

ADVISE SILL EDGES AND CHASSIS ARE CORRODED

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))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 138,522 miles

ADVISE SILL EDGES AND CHASSIS ARE CORRODED

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 126,091 miles

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

advise sill edges and chasssis is becoming corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 126,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR FLOOR/GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

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

VEHICLE MUDDY AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Apr 2021 105,388 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 105,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,540 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 100,538 miles

Emissions not tested SMOKE. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,705 miles

nearside front tyre has wear to the outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,582 miles

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

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion, Rear ends

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,606 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 60,606 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,862 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,598 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,387 miles

Fixed child seats in center row. Unable to test belts

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

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 GYW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

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

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