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AV05 NRF

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,801 mi
Last recorded99,801 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NRF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 99,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 91,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 91,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 81,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,441 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,787 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

both rear coil springs corroded at top

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,397 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

front,rear and parking brake application uneven

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

some damage on front nearside bumper and wing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front bumper damaged

parking brake application uneven

Fail 3 Jun 2014 60,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front bumper damaged

offside front wheel binding slightly

offside rear tyre perished and splitting in tread area

parking brake application uneven

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,624 miles

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

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

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

front disc's worn

Fail 7 Jan 2013 48,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front disc's worn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,750 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,193 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Mar 2009 29,466 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,508 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 NRF is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV05 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

AV05 NRF is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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