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NJ55 OGA

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,503 mi
Last recorded141,503 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 OGA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 141,503 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 141,372 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 135,309 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 135,309 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scorched. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 124,326 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight knock ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake only just meets requirements

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 124,236 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Across fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight knock ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake only just meets requirements

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 115,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (normal blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 103,948 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,606 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 94,606 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,531 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 83,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 65,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,501 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 44,501 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 22,036 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,577 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower n/s and o/s ball joint gaiters leak of grease

rear n/s and o/s rear brake discs slight pitting

Fail 23 May 2012 21,577 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower n/s and o/s ball joint gaiters leak of grease

o/s front tyre cracks in side wall/tread

rear n/s and o/s rear brake discs slight pitting

Pass 24 May 2011 20,159 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 15,769 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,224 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 OGA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OGA, 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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NJ55 OGA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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