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AO05 WGK

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

253,739 mi
Last recorded253,739 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 WGK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 253,739 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 253,739 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management warning lamp is on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 240,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread is slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2016 223,201 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin and close to cords on inner edge

Offside front windscreen has a crack but not seriously affecting the view to the front

Fail 22 Mar 2016 223,201 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Lens dirty resulting in a dim light output (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front windscreen has a crack but not seriously affecting the view to the front

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 203,893 miles

both rear brake slighty binding

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 203,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brake slighty binding

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 178,218 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 178,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 157,056 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 157,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 139,156 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 139,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 105,450 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 85,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,302 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,547 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 WGK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WGK, 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 WGK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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