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M305 LAX

1995 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,805 mi
Last recorded59,805 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Corolla90,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 LAX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 59,805 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2024 55,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner wheel arcs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2024 55,108 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner wheel arcs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,741 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 50,741 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 46,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2022 46,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,681 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear no plate discolouring

Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,718 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 37,718 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,989 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 29,989 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,245 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 25 Apr 2018 25,245 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,836 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear starting to crack and perish

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

damage to n/s of vehicale

Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,805 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,052 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 13,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,732 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,453 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,251 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 12,909 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,909 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,587 miles

condensation inside nsf headlamp

Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,465 miles

all tyre walls starting to crack and perish

Pass 3 Apr 2006 10,224 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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M305 LAX is a 1995 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 90,086 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 M305 LAX, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M305 LAX is a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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