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AO05 GZD

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,127 mi
Last recorded160,127 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 160,127 miles

Hand Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 149,110 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread N/S & O/S (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 149,110 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread N/S & O/S (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 146,125 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 143,001 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2019 143,001 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 134,554 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Dec 2017 134,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2016 126,153 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 126,153 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 114,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 107,658 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 107,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2013 95,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2011 73,526 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Fail 3 Nov 2011 73,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Fail 17 Nov 2010 60,005 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges

offside front tyre close to legal limit and worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,005 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges

offside front tyre close to legal limit and worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2010 52,665 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 43,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,017 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,804 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 GZD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GZD, 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 GZD registered?

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

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