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AV05 ZVF

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

209,394 mi
Last recorded209,394 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 209,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 207,342 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 205,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 202,380 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 199,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades slow to clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 196,801 miles

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

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

fuel pies at rear corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 195,317 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 195,317 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 188,712 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 188,712 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 179,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 170,396 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 162,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/side headlamp upper mounting bracket broken

Pass 13 Apr 2015 152,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 143,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 131,595 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 116,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,166 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,803 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 49,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZVF is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 ZVF, 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 ZVF registered?

AV05 ZVF is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is AV05 ZVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 ZVF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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