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AU55 VXP

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,214 mi
Last recorded126,214 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VXP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIGNIFICANT CRACKING IN TREAD AREA !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parts of structure and suspension heavily rusted but intact at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,052 miles

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

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

parts of structure and suspension rusted but intact.

Fail 5 Oct 2021 125,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

parts of structure and suspension rusted but intact.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2020 123,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2019 122,534 miles

parts of suspension and structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2019 122,533 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

parts of suspension and structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 120,818 miles

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

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

slight bind on rear brakes

slight travel in handbrake

some parts of suspension at early stages of corosion

Pass 30 Oct 2017 117,653 miles

Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drive Shaft Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 117,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drive Shaft Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 107,326 miles

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

Covers Fitted

Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear axle beam is corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 97,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear axle beam is corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 87,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,927 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Nearside front brake disc is slightly worn

Offside front brake disc is slightly worn

Slight wear on inner edge on offside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,610 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,846 miles

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

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

cant see inner rear brake pads

Fail 2 Oct 2009 25,527 miles

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

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

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

cant see inner rear brake pads

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,347 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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AU55 VXP is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AU55 VXP, 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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AU55 VXP is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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