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AV55 OXB

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

107,975 mi
Last recorded107,975 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OXB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,975 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 103,924 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,340 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light len cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 98,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light len cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 91,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,100 miles

coolant leak

Fail 5 Nov 2021 88,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 11 Nov 2020 84,120 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front approx 3.5/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 84,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front approx 3.5/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 80,645 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 80,645 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,930 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 77,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,937 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 74,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,493 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 67,493 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,114 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 61,114 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,734 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,183 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,314 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2009 35,880 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,907 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,243 miles

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

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 OXB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AV55 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

AV55 OXB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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