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AO05 VFY

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,706 mi
Last recorded120,706 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VFY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 120,706 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 117,822 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 117,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 114,157 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and all suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 114,156 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and all suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be 2 to 3mm left on offside but nearside looks to have 10mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2021 109,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks causedf by perishing opened up and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be 2 to 3mm left on offside but nearside looks to have 10mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,456 miles

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

play in steering

tyres perished

underside corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2020 105,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

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

play in steering

tyres perished

underside corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,729 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

Offside headlamp lens hazy

tyres perishing

underside corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2019 99,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front coil springs corroded

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

Offside headlamp lens hazy

tyres perishing

underside corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,142 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside headlamp hazy

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,674 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 88,672 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,965 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bothside rear brake pad/s inner face worn thin.

nearside front brake pad/s outer face worn thin- compare offside front.

offside front brake pad/s inner face worn thin compare nearside. front.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,378 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 30,266 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 25,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,456 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 15,405 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 VFY is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VFY, 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 VFY is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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