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AO05 VFX

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,424 mi
Last recorded178,424 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VFX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 178,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 163,205 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

eml on

Pass 15 Apr 2017 148,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres side walls cracking

vehicle under body has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 141,043 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 22 Apr 2015 135,054 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

o/s wiper split

Pass 22 Apr 2013 119,929 miles

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

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

both front tyres deteriorating

both front wipers a bit smeary

both rear tyres deteriorating

off side outer mirror outer caseing missing

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Apr 2013 119,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres deteriorating

both front wipers a bit smeary

both rear tyres deteriorating

off side outer mirror outer caseing missing

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres starting to perish

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,246 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 78,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,796 miles

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,407 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,472 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 VFX is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

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

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