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AP55 JBU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,512 mi
Last recorded143,512 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 143,512 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 143,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 141,311 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 141,308 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 139,212 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 137,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 136,288 miles

Underside of vehicle is very rusty.

both number plate lamps dirty inside so poor light output

handbrake efficiency uneven

Fail 24 Nov 2020 136,287 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is very rusty.

both number plate lamps dirty inside so poor light output

handbrake efficiency uneven

Pass 21 Nov 2019 134,551 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 131,495 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 131,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 126,473 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 126,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault red light staying on (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 114,808 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 114,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,133 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,182 miles

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

child seat fitted nsr and nsf

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,426 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 74,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,179 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,817 miles

nsf and osf tyres low

slight damage to osf bumper / fog lamp area

Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,834 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 JBU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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