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NJ55 YEV

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 YEV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 96,542 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,316 miles

Engine undercover insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake low effort

Rear axle beam corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2023 93,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine undercover insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake low effort

Rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2022 86,087 miles

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

EML illuminated, diesel vehicle pre 01/07/2008

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 82,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,194 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion noted to nsr and osr brake pipes

cracks noted to rear tyres

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,220 miles

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

nsf and osf head lights faded

nsf tyre close to limit on outer edge but step tread

Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,124 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,351 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,652 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,288 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,445 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s head lamp damaged, but secure

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,063 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,679 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,761 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,463 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 YEV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

NJ55 YEV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is NJ55 YEV safe to buy?

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