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AV55 LCT

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,776 mi
Last recorded164,776 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LCT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 164,776 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 155,513 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 149,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 140,342 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 8 Oct 2021 132,449 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 126,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 119,857 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 119,857 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,396 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 112,280 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2017 104,744 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 104,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,018 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 97,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,084 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,676 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,479 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,678 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,628 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,331 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 LCT is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LCT, 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 AV55 LCT registered?

AV55 LCT is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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