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AV05 FOJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,895 mi
Last recorded179,895 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FOJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 179,895 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 175,331 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 167,038 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 166,823 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 142,786 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 135,468 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 135,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wiper rubber split

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 128,624 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 128,624 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 123,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 95,480 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,375 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,840 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2011 60,689 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,458 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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AV05 FOJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV05 FOJ, 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 AV05 FOJ registered?

AV05 FOJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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