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AO05 VHJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,204 mi
Last recorded146,204 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 146,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake slight travel (lever)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front headlamps slightly misty

Fail 7 Apr 2023 146,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake slight travel (lever)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front headlamps slightly misty

Pass 8 Mar 2022 140,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake slight travel

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 140,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake slight travel

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 133,762 miles

Front headlamps slightly misty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills surface corrosion

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 21 Sep 2019 128,001 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 128,001 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 120,288 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 119,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak connection just after to rear back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,124 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,955 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 101,962 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2014 90,674 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 76,624 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 64,813 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 64,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 9 May 2011 53,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2010 46,143 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 46,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 36,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 28,377 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 VHJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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