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AO55 EXL

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,972 mi
Last recorded110,972 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EXL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 110,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,602 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2016 100,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,506 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 90,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,313 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & side wall cracked & perishe up.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 82,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & side wall cracked & perishe up.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,990 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,345 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,231 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,304 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear number plates fading

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,153 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 EXL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

AO55 EXL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AO55 EXL safe to buy?

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