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AV55 AXU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

158,583 mi
Last recorded158,583 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 AXU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 158,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 153,298 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 147,651 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,065 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Dec 2021 137,714 miles

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Dec 2021 137,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 126,575 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 119,166 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 112,894 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort n/s park brake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,494 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 101,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear shock leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2013 91,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,312 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,096 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,191 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,107 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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AV55 AXU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AV55 AXU, 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 AV55 AXU registered?

AV55 AXU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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