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AX05 EBZ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,322 mi
Last recorded31,322 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 EBZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 31,322 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 28,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 28,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 28,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge fettering and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear washers not working

Fail 6 Dec 2023 28,201 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge fettering and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear washers not working

Pass 2 Dec 2022 27,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perishing and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper worn

Fail 2 Dec 2022 27,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perishing and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper worn

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 26,942 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 26,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,875 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 25,129 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 24,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 23,084 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 23,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,242 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 22,242 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,534 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 20,984 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 20,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 19,060 miles

All four tyres starting to perrish.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 18,328 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,684 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 16,635 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,821 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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AX05 EBZ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AX05 EBZ, 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 AX05 EBZ registered?

AX05 EBZ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AX05 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 EBZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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