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AV55 FJA

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,200 mi
Last recorded207,200 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FJA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 207,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear. (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill ns and os. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 207,091 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear. (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill ns and os. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 197,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s obligatory mirror slightly damaged .

Pass 5 Oct 2021 188,627 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s wing mirror damaged but not affecting the rear view .

Pass 6 Oct 2020 169,867 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/wing mirror slightly damaged .

Pass 10 Aug 2019 157,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 157,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,238 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 134,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 116,945 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 106,292 miles

Drivers side wing mirrior cracked

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2013 95,439 miles

Drivers side wing mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 95,439 miles

Drivers side wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,900 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake balance 17%

Fail 10 Nov 2012 85,769 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake travel needs adjustment

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,751 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2011 76,751 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,007 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 FJA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV55 FJA, 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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AV55 FJA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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