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NJ55 YFM

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,662 mi
Last recorded47,662 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 YFM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 47,662 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,825 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,790 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,657 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 43,818 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,369 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,441 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,653 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,560 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,465 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 23,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,696 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)

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 YFM is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ55 YFM registered?

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

Is NJ55 YFM safe to buy?

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