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AP55 HXS

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,380 mi
Last recorded115,380 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 HXS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 115,380 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 112,665 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in and is in poor condition

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and in poor condition

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

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,865 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,583 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,411 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 97,758 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 92,287 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 92,287 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

plastic sill covers fitted as standard

Fail 14 Dec 2015 74,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

plastic sill covers fitted as standard

Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,666 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,056 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,970 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,619 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,741 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,446 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 HXS is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP55 HXS registered?

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

Is AP55 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 HXS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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