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AX05 GWL

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,508 mi
Last recorded116,508 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 116,508 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 114,315 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 102,306 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 89,309 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 89,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 88,193 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 84,731 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Fail 12 May 2016 84,731 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 26 May 2015 79,942 miles

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

Nearside front brakes sticking slightly

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

Fail 27 May 2014 76,752 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly binding

oil filter corroded

oil level tube broken

Pass 27 May 2014 76,752 miles

front brakes slightly binding

oil filter corroded

oil level tube broken

Pass 28 May 2013 74,657 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 22 May 2012 72,113 miles

O/s/f brake fluctuates slightly when roller tested.

Pass 26 May 2011 68,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 57,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 40,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,747 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 GWL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

AX05 GWL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is AX05 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 GWL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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