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RX56 YFJ

2006 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,387 mi
Last recorded149,387 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 YFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 149,387 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 143,839 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 137,244 miles

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 1 Dec 2022 128,928 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,727 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 110,391 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 101,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,116 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 95,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,923 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 89,923 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,622 miles

Nearside headlamp glass discoloured

Offside headlamp glass discoloured

Fail 7 Dec 2016 83,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven near side low (3.7.B.2)

Offside headlamp glass discoloured

Nearside headlamp glass discoloured

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,896 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,896 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 67,637 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2014 67,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,208 miles

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly and has low tread

Pass 22 Oct 2012 532,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,765 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,923 miles

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,250 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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RX56 YFJ is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 69,114 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 RX56 YFJ, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX56 YFJ registered?

RX56 YFJ is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is RX56 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 YFJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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