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AO05 GZB

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,031 mi
Last recorded272,031 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 GZB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 272,031 miles

coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

windscreen has a slight damage

wipers deterioted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 272,023 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

windscreen has a slight damage

wipers deterioted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 251,041 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

second hand windscreen fitted and has a chip outside zone less than 40mm

Fail 5 Jan 2017 251,037 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 251,034 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 225,178 miles

coil springs corroded

front registration plate deterioted

offside front wiper blade deterioted

side repeaters slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Jan 2016 204,029 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside registration plate light slightly dim

Pass 3 Aug 2015 181,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

wipers slightly deterioted

Fail 3 Aug 2015 181,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

wipers slightly deterioted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 157,030 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bothside headlamp has poor beam pattern

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 135,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 135,897 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 135,403 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 124,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2013 124,973 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 111,699 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,059 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 99,059 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 4 May 2010 84,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 69,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 54,198 miles

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

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 GZB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

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

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