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AV05 WBW

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,017 mi
Last recorded52,017 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WBW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 52,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 51,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 49,888 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 49,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,468 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 47,055 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,992 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are on 3mm also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 11 Nov 2019 44,759 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 43,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 42,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 42,415 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake starting to bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,011 miles

Nearside Front brake is starting to bind

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,469 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,713 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 31,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 27,761 miles

all tyres showing age cracking

Pass 26 May 2011 23,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 20,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 16,792 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 12,721 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 WBW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

AV05 WBW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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