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AF55 UPD

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,933 mi
Last recorded89,933 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UPD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 89,933 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 89,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 85,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 63,656 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn extremely un evenly

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 51,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn extremely un evenly

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,394 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 33,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,363 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 32,364 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,974 miles

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,052 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,560 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,479 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,260 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,452 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,392 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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AF55 UPD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF55 UPD, 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 AF55 UPD registered?

AF55 UPD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is AF55 UPD safe to buy?

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