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25 ELE

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 ELE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 106,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 103,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 100,880 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 96,229 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 96,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,963 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,134 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,201 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,124 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,464 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,912 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 48,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,999 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 16 Mar 2011 33,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,221 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,714 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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25 ELE is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 25 ELE, 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 25 ELE registered?

25 ELE is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is 25 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 25 ELE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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