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AO55 DFA

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,836 mi
Last recorded160,836 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DFA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 160,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 125,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 97,896 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 92,973 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,377 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 89,377 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,203 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 16 Nov 2019 78,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,790 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,289 miles

Nearside rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 65,289 miles

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

Nearside rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,413 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,181 miles

slight travel from hand brake.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Oct 2013 45,340 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,251 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 35,272 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,818 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 20 Nov 2009 24,687 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 24,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,078 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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AO55 DFA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO55 DFA, 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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What year was AO55 DFA registered?

AO55 DFA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is AO55 DFA safe to buy?

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