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AK55 MYU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

238,372 mi
Last recorded238,372 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MYU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 238,372 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank damp

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 238,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank damp

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 238,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Dampness around fuel tank.

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front and rear all suspension components corroding.

Handbrake travel high.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear coil springs corrosion.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 230,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded,

Fail 19 Nov 2020 230,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded,

Pass 2 Dec 2019 223,920 miles

corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components & subframes

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & components

damage to bodywork

engine covers & undertrays fitted

play at osf top bosse

Fail 2 Dec 2019 223,920 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components & subframes

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & components

damage to bodywork

engine covers & undertrays fitted

play at osf top bosse

Pass 22 Nov 2018 221,809 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Damage to bodywork

Extensive corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Extensive corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Heat shield insecure and rattling on top of exhaust

Os rear view mirror casing missing

Osf dipped beam bulb clip missing

Undertrays fitted, some clips missin & cable tied on

Fail 22 Nov 2018 221,809 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Damage to bodywork

Extensive corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Extensive corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Heat shield insecure and rattling on top of exhaust

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Os rear view mirror casing missing

Osf dipped beam bulb clip missing

Undertrays fitted, some clips missin & cable tied on

Pass 8 Nov 2017 216,837 miles

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Hand brake travel long

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 25 Nov 2016 213,567 miles

both sides front brake calliper slider rubber dust covers missing & nsf is heavily corroded

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to both sides rear closing sill areas

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components & subframes

damage to bodywork

engine covers & undertrays fitted

ns headlamp bulb securing clip missing & bulb held in place with paper pads

nsr tyre wearing low

os rear view mirror cover missing

Fail 23 Nov 2016 213,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides front brake calliper slider rubber dust covers missing & nsf is heavily corroded

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to both sides rear closing sill areas

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components & subframes

damage to bodywork

engine covers & undertrays fitted

ns headlamp bulb securing clip missing & bulb held in place with paper pads

nsr tyre wearing low

os rear view mirror cover missing

Fail 20 Oct 2016 213,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

body damaged

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

nearside handbrake requires attention

Pass 30 Apr 2015 193,482 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 169,449 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage

damage to bodywork

Pass 9 Nov 2012 155,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to bodywork & bumpers

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 139,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

clip missing from ns dipped beam bulb & cover packed out with paper to keep bulb in

nsr subframe bush splitting

oil residue at back of engine

slight play at both sides steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2011 139,356 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clip missing from ns dipped beam bulb & cover packed out with paper to keep bulb in

nsr subframe bush splitting

oil residue at back of engine

slight play at both sides steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2010 120,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

damage to bodywork & bumper

Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,051 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,730 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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AK55 MYU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK55 MYU, 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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AK55 MYU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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