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LG05 WYU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 WYU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 101,685 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 101,685 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,427 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and low on tread

offside front door mirror has been repaired with tape

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and has a small cut in tread

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 17 Mar 2017 97,238 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and low on tread

offside front door mirror has been repaired with tape

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and has a small cut in tread

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,068 miles

Nearside Front wiper smeary

engine management light on

Fail 10 Feb 2016 88,068 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front wiper smeary

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,242 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

corrosion on structure suspension and components

screen marked

under trays damaged and insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2015 81,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

corrosion on structure suspension and components

screen marked

under trays damaged and insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,385 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2013 64,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,770 miles

vsc light on

Fail 6 Aug 2012 59,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine man light on

vsc light on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,709 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,716 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 41,716 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,181 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,860 miles

slight marking on screen

small cut in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Mar 2008 26,229 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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LG05 WYU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LG05 WYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG05 WYU registered?

LG05 WYU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is LG05 WYU safe to buy?

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