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AP55 JAO

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

196,603 mi
Last recorded196,603 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 JAO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 196,603 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 196,603 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 191,997 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 187,084 miles

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

Coolant leak level low ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount defective - rubber bush inner worn cracked movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides worn - ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Play in steering rack inner joints - inner tie rod and outer track rod on offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mounted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist offside engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel - offside rear parking brake is grabbing slightly (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides worn cracked deteriorated movement slight (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 186,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too low (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak level low ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount defective - rubber bush inner worn cracked movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides worn - ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Play in steering rack inner joints - inner tie rod and outer track rod on offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mounted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist offside engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel - offside rear parking brake is grabbing slightly (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides worn cracked deteriorated movement slight (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 169,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 169,676 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 156,284 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has high reserve travel

Fail 11 Nov 2020 156,284 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has high reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2019 149,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 140,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 131,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2016 123,852 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 123,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 115,366 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 106,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 85,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 84,887 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,571 miles

Handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 72,606 miles

Handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 56,256 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,033 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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AP55 JAO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP55 JAO, 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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AP55 JAO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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