MOT Status
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150,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both ns 7 os rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All Four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle all suspension components and front crossmember under rad
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake travel
Rear beam axle heavy corrosion.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both ns & os front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both ns 7 os rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All Four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle all suspension components and front crossmember under rad
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake travel
Rear beam axle heavy corrosion.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both ns & os front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle corroded.
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has major leak/insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle corroded.
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear & nearside front (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim slightly blurred
Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear & nearside front (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear tyre badly perished
both headlamps cloudy but beam image ok
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
both headlamps hazy
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed stone damage (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise a full brake inspection (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear brake disc badly worn/pitted/scored
advise tracking
auxillery belt perished
both headlamps hazy
n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm (195/60R15 h/v)
o/s/f brake binding
front brake pads very low, (inners)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO55 ETU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 AO55 ETU, 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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AO55 ETU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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