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AP55 HWJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,339 mi
Last recorded106,339 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 105,814 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side drive shaft corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 105,812 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side drive shaft corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 104,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,638 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 102,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,022 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 101,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,114 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,605 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering noisy in operation

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,754 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake approaching limit of travel

Pass 13 Dec 2016 74,860 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,975 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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,788 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,485 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

third row rear seats folded away not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,453 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,912 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,396 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,902 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 HWJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

AP55 HWJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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