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AC55 FLY

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,575 mi
Last recorded116,575 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 FLY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,575 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 116,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing track rod end (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,913 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 110,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 107,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake has low effort

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,939 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 103,939 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,410 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 92,590 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner body corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner body corrorded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 87,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner body corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner body corrorded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,954 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 81,954 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,237 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 70,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,533 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 61,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,107 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 43,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,819 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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AC55 FLY is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue 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 AC55 FLY, 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 AC55 FLY registered?

AC55 FLY is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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