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PL55 EEY

2005 Toyota Ipsum

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,812 mi
Last recorded155,812 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Ipsum105,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL55 EEY
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 155,812 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 155,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 152,807 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 146,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 146,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 140,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 136,060 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 128,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 128,243 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 120,972 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 115,775 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Ipsum?

Based on 4,018 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,666
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 119
position lamp(s) not working 102
Stop lamp not working 84
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PL55 EEY is a 2005 Toyota Ipsum in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 105,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Ipsum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL55 EEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Ipsum typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL55 EEY registered?

PL55 EEY is a 2005 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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