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NJ55 YEG

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 98,058 miles

front and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

n/s + o/s sills are corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 96,995 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,149 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 87,664 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on dash

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 82,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 May 2021 77,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 72,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 67,508 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 67,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 61,116 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 55,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 49,765 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,740 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,452 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,852 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,054 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,341 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YEG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

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

Is NJ55 YEG safe to buy?

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