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BT55 RNY

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,879 mi
Last recorded116,879 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 RNY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 116,879 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,889 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 97,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 91,695 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 91,695 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 85,651 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 85,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 80,813 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2016 74,512 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 74,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 67,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2012 45,878 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 36,218 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 29,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,365 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,050 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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BT55 RNY is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT55 RNY, 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 BT55 RNY registered?

BT55 RNY is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is BT55 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 RNY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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