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NJ55 LNC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,506 mi
Last recorded134,506 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 LNC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 134,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 134,506 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 126,470 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 25 Nov 2017 126,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 115,587 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 113,461 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 113,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 104,667 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 104,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,513 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 95,513 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,258 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,445 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 62,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 46,319 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,319 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,282 miles

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 LNC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNC, 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 LNC registered?

NJ55 LNC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is NJ55 LNC safe to buy?

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