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AO05 GZV

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,151 mi
Last recorded159,151 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 159,151 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2025 159,149 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2024 154,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2023 150,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2022 144,752 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 139,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 14 Jan 2020 132,169 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 132,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 123,228 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 114,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,265 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,210 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,758 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 58,945 miles

front pads worn

front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside front wheel center cap missing

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,357 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 50,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded and worn.

engine undertray fitted.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

sills covered by plastic trims.

vehicle wet at time of test.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 32,983 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 GZV 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 85.7%.

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 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 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

AO05 GZV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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