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AO05 ZYU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,335 mi
Last recorded119,335 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZYU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 119,335 miles

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

General Underbody Surface Rust

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 113,901 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 109,599 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 88,152 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,292 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,953 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 81,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 75,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 75,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,547 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,770 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,673 miles

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

child seat fitted to nsr

Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,212 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,931 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,263 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 39,010 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper blade split

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 ZYU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

AO05 ZYU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is AO05 ZYU safe to buy?

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