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AO05 LLF

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,359 mi
Last recorded102,359 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LLF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 102,359 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 96,407 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch inner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch inner corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both front back plates heavily corroded

rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 96,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch inner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch inner corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both front back plates heavily corroded

rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 94,205 miles

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

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

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Axle Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 91,778 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Axel Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 91,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Axel Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,601 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded, Slight Water Ingress Around Mounting Screws (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 87,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front chips in windscreen view

Rear rear wiper blade defective

general corrosion under car body

Pass 2 Jun 2020 85,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose on screws also slightly deteriorated (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general age related corrosion on underside body,axle,subframe and springs

Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,471 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,230 miles

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,331 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,264 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight blow on exhaust back box

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,191 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 56,191 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,462 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 50,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

tyre size =195/60r15 v

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,857 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2011 45,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,108 miles

damage to screen zone a less than 10mm

Fail 21 Apr 2008 16,700 miles

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 21 Apr 2008 16,700 miles

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

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 LLF is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LLF, 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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AO05 LLF is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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