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AP55 HVC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

156,160 mi
Last recorded156,160 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 HVC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 156,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 153,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 150,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 143,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 139,075 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2022 139,075 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 130,794 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 125,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 120,063 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 112,756 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 105,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 97,268 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 86,465 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 74,095 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 62,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 52,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,938 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,569 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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AP55 HVC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AP55 HVC, 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 AP55 HVC registered?

AP55 HVC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is AP55 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 HVC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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