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NJ55 LNE

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,418 mi
Last recorded117,418 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 117,418 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 113,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,851 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,099 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,967 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,872 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and some suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Aug 2019 86,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle also pedal creeping down (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and some suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 82,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 82,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 77,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 77,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 74,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,388 miles

n/s/f shock obserber has some rust, o/s/f wishbone rusty, middle exhsaust rust, underbody surface rust,

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,043 miles

n/s/r light lense is slightly cracked but is covered with tape, both rear discs worn and rear pads low, handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,671 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 43,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,577 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 26,970 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 26,970 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LNE is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LNE, 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 LNE registered?

NJ55 LNE is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is NJ55 LNE safe to buy?

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