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AV05 ZTW

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,097 mi
Last recorded103,097 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZTW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 103,097 miles

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

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

corrosion present underside suspension components etc.

Fail 29 Jul 2026 103,096 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

corrosion present underside suspension components etc.

Pass 7 Aug 2025 93,437 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

corrosion present underside [brake and suspension components]

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Aug 2025 93,434 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

brake peddle reserve travel could be improved

corrosion present underside [brake and suspension components]

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2024 86,815 miles

corrosion becoming present underside

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2024 86,814 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion becoming present underside

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,688 miles

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

corrosion present underside [underbody and suspension components]

Fail 18 Aug 2023 78,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

corrosion present underside [underbody and suspension components]

nearside rear brake slightly tight and some evidence of getting hot

Fail 15 Aug 2023 78,642 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Beam Axel Corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 72,932 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion becoming present on front and rear suspension components and rear suspension mounting areas

Fail 30 Aug 2022 72,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion becoming present on front and rear suspension components and rear suspension mounting areas

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,672 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,464 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,238 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,408 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,531 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,844 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,072 miles

nail in nearside rear and worn to 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 7 May 2008 16,608 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 ZTW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZTW, 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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AV05 ZTW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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