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AX05 MBU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

139,193 mi
Last recorded139,193 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 MBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 139,193 miles

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

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

body / sills x 2 / suspension corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2025 139,193 miles

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

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

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

body / sills x 2 / suspension corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 137,780 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 136,328 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 133,576 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

body / sills x 2 corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,986 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,843 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body / sills x 2 corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mont (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 120,710 miles

body / sill x 2 has slight corrossion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 117,053 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 113,696 miles

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

all body has slight corrossion

Pass 7 Nov 2015 109,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 105,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 99,359 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 11 Aug 2012 93,663 miles

both sides at front and rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,792 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,403 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,331 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,109 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 MBU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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