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AD05 EBJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,063 mi
Last recorded108,063 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 EBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 108,063 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 108,046 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exaust tailpipe broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,069 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2022 103,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,524 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,177 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,447 miles

management light on

Fail 9 Oct 2017 83,447 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Oct 2015 72,469 miles

Engine management light on indicates a fault.

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 69,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsr tyre has a deep cut in treads but not showing cords.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsr tyre has a deep cut in treads but not showing cords.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,372 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 47,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 47,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,645 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 34,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf wipre slightly smery

Pass 20 May 2008 34,526 miles

osf wipre slightly smery

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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AD05 EBJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AD05 EBJ, 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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What year was AD05 EBJ registered?

AD05 EBJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is AD05 EBJ safe to buy?

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