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AO05 LJU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,529 mi
Last recorded115,529 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 115,529 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 115,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,102 miles

Front Wipers slight worn.

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

Offside Front Tyre cut outer wall.

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

Rear Coil springs and vehicle structure corroded slightly.

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened middle (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 97,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil low

front brake pads appear to be getting low

p.a.s fluid low

sills covered

Pass 26 Jul 2014 97,622 miles

p.a.s fluid low

sills covered

engine oil low

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,732 miles

E.M.Light on

Fail 3 Jul 2013 88,732 miles

E.M.Light on

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,948 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very low screw in tyre.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,943 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,802 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,273 miles

off side rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 1 Jun 2009 49,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

near side front wing mirror lower cover missing

Pass 21 May 2008 39,818 miles

Nearside Rear 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 LJU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

AO05 LJU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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