2005 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · BT55 YAY
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 94,208 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 YAY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2023
- 94,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 YAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (BT55 YAY) between November 2008 and May 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)”.
BT55 YAY Mileage History
- 28/11/200822,350 mi
- 14/11/200930,342 mi+7,992 mi
- 14/11/200930,342 mi
- 30/10/201039,955 mi+9,613 mi
- 12/11/201146,612 mi+6,657 mi
- 10/11/201254,175 mi+7,563 mi
- 10/11/201254,175 mi
- 09/11/201360,880 mi+6,705 mi
- 09/11/201360,880 mi
- 31/01/201460,744 mi-136 mi
- 16/01/201563,563 mi+2,819 mi
- 28/05/201564,412 mi+849 mi
- 06/05/201668,001 mi+3,589 mi
- 01/06/201772,223 mi+4,222 mi
- 31/05/201875,373 mi+3,150 mi
- 15/05/201979,561 mi+4,188 mi
- 01/06/202083,462 mi+3,901 mi
- 02/06/202186,731 mi+3,269 mi
- 13/05/202290,203 mi+3,472 mi
- 24/05/202394,208 mi+4,005 mi
Average of roughly 4,961 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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