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AP55 HZC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,709 mi
Last recorded137,709 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 HZC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 137,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 132,687 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 126,151 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 125,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil running onto exhaust down pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Heavy rusting to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp dim

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

Offside Front Tyre damage to outer wall and worn low on outer edge

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

Rear Nearside and offside seat belts slow to retract

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 119,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2018 119,426 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,491 miles

Both rear seats folded down at time of test

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from engine area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 113,491 miles

Both rear seats folded down at time of test

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak from engine area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 108,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belts

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,803 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 96,786 miles

both front brakes fluctuating

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

both front wipers split at ends

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nsf tyre side wall cut/damaged

Fail 29 May 2014 96,786 miles

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

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

both front brakes fluctuating

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

both front wipers split at ends

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nsf tyre side wall cut/damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2013 91,554 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bumper damage

nearside front foglamp damaged

rear exhaust hangers corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

number plate lights dim

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,246 miles

nsf fog lamp not working

nsf inner wheel rim buckled/damaged

nsf tyre worn to limit due to uneven wear on outer edge

osf wiper split at end

Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,667 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,667 miles

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

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

advise tracking/tyre pressures checking

n/s/f tyre worn

washers inoperative suspect frozen

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,493 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,advise tyre pressures/tracking checking.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 47,493 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,advise tyre pressures/tracking checking.

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,297 miles

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

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 HZC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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