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GY05 LYJ

2005 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 104,327 miles on the clock, averaging 4,283 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 VVT-i engine is known for timing chain and tensioner and piston rings.

MOT & Mileage History for GY05 LYJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,283

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,327 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,283
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 LYJ 29k48k66k85k104k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,327 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,323 miles
Since last MOT+1,275 miles
PASS
Mileage103,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,220 miles
PASS
Mileage100,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage98,020 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,018 miles
Since last MOT+2,273 miles
PASS
Mileage95,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage93,613 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,590 miles
Since last MOT+1,580 miles
PASS
Mileage92,010 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage89,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,334 miles
PASS
Mileage83,675 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage77,577 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage71,409 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage66,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,171 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage63,269 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage58,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage53,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage47,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage41,401 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage34,984 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
PASS
Mileage28,562 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Corolla models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GY05 LYJ

What car is GY05 LYJ?

GY05 LYJ is a silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GY05 LYJ?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 LYJ was 104,327 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 LYJ passed its MOT?

GY05 LYJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.

Is GY05 LYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 LYJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GY05 LYJ?

GY05 LYJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.