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AU55 XLJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,800 mi
Last recorded122,800 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 122,800 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 122,800 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 97,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,616 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,616 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,997 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 89,997 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,547 miles

Centre rear brake light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,792 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,589 miles

oil sparying needed under car

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,304 miles

1.Engine Oil Low !!!!!!

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,483 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 XLJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU55 XLJ, 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 AU55 XLJ registered?

AU55 XLJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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