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AO05 TBU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,782 mi
Last recorded99,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 99,782 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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 NS & OS (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,645 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle/subframe corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi, NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 84,763 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 68,097 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,594 miles

Front both front tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,037 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,545 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,907 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,147 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 47,113 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 41,988 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 37,860 miles

slight stiffness on parking brake system

Pass 7 May 2009 32,003 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,883 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 TBU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

AO05 TBU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is AO05 TBU safe to buy?

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