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EJ55 ESV

2005 Toyota Aygo

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,901 mi
Last recorded119,901 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Aygo61,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ESV
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 119,901 miles

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

Handbrake incorrectly adjusted

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet blocked

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounts are corroded

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 114,967 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

hand brake has high travel

Fail 17 Feb 2024 114,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

hand brake has high travel

Pass 20 Feb 2023 107,596 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded but not to excess

Fail 18 Feb 2023 107,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded but not to excess

Pass 28 Feb 2022 99,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate worn but not to excess

off side rear brake binding but not to excess

Fail 25 Feb 2022 99,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate worn but not to excess

off side rear brake binding but not to excess

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light glass cracked.

Offside Rear Slight binding of rear brake, not to excess.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 94,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light glass cracked.

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

Offside Rear Slight binding of rear brake, not to excess.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,434 miles

Front Both front anti-roll bar links bushes deteriorated, not to excess.

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 86,434 miles

Front Both front anti-roll bar links bushes deteriorated, not to excess.

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 75,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 66,838 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,979 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 55,118 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 46,275 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,572 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 45,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,403 miles

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 28 Nov 2011 37,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,796 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,162 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?

Based on 3,073,569 MOT tests across 286,185 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
4,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,372
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EJ55 ESV is a 2005 Toyota Aygo in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 61,083 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 Aygo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ55 ESV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aygo typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ55 ESV is a 2005 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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