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YK55 RXJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,771 mi
Last recorded134,771 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 RXJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 134,771 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 134,771 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 131,605 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 131,600 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2023 127,739 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 124,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 122,407 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 120,286 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 118,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 118,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 115,945 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 115,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 114,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,230 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 112,230 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 May 2015 99,918 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres bald on edge

Fail 6 May 2015 99,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear and offside front tyres bald on edge

Pass 2 May 2014 83,189 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 83,189 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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,478 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 70,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,375 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen

Fail 13 Mar 2012 64,375 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,967 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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YK55 RXJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK55 RXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK55 RXJ registered?

YK55 RXJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is YK55 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK55 RXJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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