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AO05 WMJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,432 mi
Last recorded122,432 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 122,432 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 117,327 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 112,390 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 112,390 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,440 miles

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

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

under side suspension components subject to heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,279 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 100,470 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 100,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 99,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,190 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 90,076 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 84,780 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,920 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,737 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads worn to legal limits.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,067 miles

1. Outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,465 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,398 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,871 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,437 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,147 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 40,147 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 35,239 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,246 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 WMJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 WMJ registered?

AO05 WMJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is AO05 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 WMJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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