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AP55 HVJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

139,272 mi
Last recorded139,272 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 HVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 139,272 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 135,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 130,606 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 124,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,834 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 116,196 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 108,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 102,312 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,379 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,442 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,534 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 76,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,652 miles

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

n/s rear tyre low on tread (2.33mm) with nail/screw in tread, possible puncture.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,895 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 20 Jan 2010 35,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Wet at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,483 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES

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 HVJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

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

Is AP55 HVJ safe to buy?

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