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AV55 FYM

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,698 mi
Last recorded182,698 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FYM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 182,698 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 182,698 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 168,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 159,983 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 152,154 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside front shock absorber has reduced damping action

Fail 5 Oct 2017 152,154 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside front shock absorber has reduced damping action

Pass 7 Oct 2016 144,376 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2015 134,098 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage

Both rear tyres showing slight perishing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Some Engine undertrays fixings missing

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 134,098 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage

Both rear tyres showing slight perishing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

Some Engine undertrays fixings missing

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 125,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 125,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 118,389 miles

Brake discs corroded

Engine light on

OSR tyre has small cut in tread

Fail 1 Oct 2013 118,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake discs corroded

Engine light on

OSR tyre has small cut in tread

Traction light on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 114,968 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 114,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 106,452 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 106,412 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,826 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,760 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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AV55 FYM is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV55 FYM, 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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AV55 FYM is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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