2005 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Diesel · BJ55 YPY
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, diesel). First registered 28/09/2005. Recorded mileage 155,936 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1364cc
BJ55 YPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 155,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BJ55 YPY Mileage History
- 17/05/2023146,562 mi
- 29/04/2024149,318 mi+2,756 mi
- 08/05/2024149,322 mi+4 mi
- 24/07/2025155,936 mi+6,614 mi
- 24/07/2025155,936 mi
Average of roughly 4,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ55 YPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (BJ55 YPY) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid steel brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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