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NJ55 LLT

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,045 mi
Last recorded142,045 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 LLT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 142,045 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 126,597 miles

several corrosion build up underneath

Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,064 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 114,111 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,957 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 101,852 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,988 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,482 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,886 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,914 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 75,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,721 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 66,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,707 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 45,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres in very poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres in very poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,195 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 31,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake has long travel

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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NJ55 LLT is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ55 LLT, 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 NJ55 LLT registered?

NJ55 LLT is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is NJ55 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 LLT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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