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AX05 ECN

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,665 mi
Last recorded196,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ECN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 196,665 miles

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

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 192,651 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various underside corrosion

Various underside metal pipes are corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2024 192,623 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various underside corrosion

Various underside metal pipes are corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 189,105 miles

poor image both headlights

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 189,105 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

poor image both headlights

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 186,032 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2022 186,032 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 183,039 miles

both rear chassis corroded

both rear inner sill backs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 183,039 miles

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

both rear chassis corroded

both rear inner sill backs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 180,185 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2020 180,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2019 176,589 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 176,589 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 172,106 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 16 (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 166,612 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 166,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 160,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 160,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 153,082 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 133,435 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 133,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 108,372 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,957 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,760 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 47,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 30,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,411 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 ECN is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AX05 ECN, 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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AX05 ECN is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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