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AV05 YCW

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,174 mi
Last recorded119,174 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,174 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 115,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 105,608 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 96,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,655 miles

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 84,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,421 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,000 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,677 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Jun 2011 61,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,010 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,279 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 41,279 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,696 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 YCW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

AV05 YCW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AV05 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 YCW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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