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AX05 ECJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,231 mi
Last recorded129,231 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside off car showing signs of corrosion in several places

Fail 8 Oct 2025 129,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside off car showing signs of corrosion in several places

Pass 2 Oct 2024 127,993 miles

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

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

underside off car showing signs of corrosion in several places

Pass 4 Oct 2023 125,876 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 125,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 122,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 120,093 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 117,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2017 110,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 102,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 94,992 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 94,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 87,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 78,434 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 72,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 63,866 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 52,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,110 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 ECJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX05 ECJ, 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 ECJ registered?

AX05 ECJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is AX05 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 ECJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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