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NJ55 YFS

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,521 mi
Last recorded111,521 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 YFS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 111,521 miles

Front crossmember corroded. structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Front underside of vehicle corroded. structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded. structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 30 Jun 2021 111,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front crossmember corroded. structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Front underside of vehicle corroded. structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded. structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 4 Mar 2021 110,015 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2021 110,015 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Wiring broken (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,479 miles

Brake performance ; Performance close to limit & Imbalance on parking brakes 43 % , Offside low

Corrosion ; Areas at rear chassis , inner sills , floors & front subframe

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both banjo fittings at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Main tread areas at 2.0 mm , secondary tread balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Spare fitted at Offside front , wheel in boot tyre deflated

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both banjo fittings at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension ; Front & Rear components generally corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 103,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished / split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake performance ; Performance close to limit & Imbalance on parking brakes 43 % , Offside low

Corrosion ; Areas at rear chassis , inner sills , floors & front subframe

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both banjo fittings at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Main tread areas at 2.0 mm , secondary tread balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Spare fitted at Offside front , wheel in boot tyre deflated

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both banjo fittings at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension ; Front & Rear components generally corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear including banjo fittings at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion ; Areas at rear inner sills , rear chassis

Note ; Engine oil dipstick tube broken

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; General corrosion suspension components front & rear

Tyre ; Valve stem perished , Nearside rear

Pass 3 Mar 2018 94,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil dipstick tube broken

Pass 4 Feb 2017 87,665 miles

Brakes ; Parking brake lever has little reserve travel , Parking brake performance only just passed at 16 %

Brakes ; n/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses , ferrules / banjo fittings corroded

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r inner pipes corroded at hose

Corrosion ; areas at rear chassis / rear inner sills , outer sills covered ?

Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; minor leak at rear section

Subframes ; Front generally corroded

Suspension ; General corrosion front & rear components

Fail 27 Jan 2017 87,434 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; Parking brake lever has little reserve travel , Parking brake performance only just passed at 16 %

Brakes ; n/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses , ferrules / banjo fittings corroded

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r inner pipes corroded at hose

Corrosion ; areas at rear chassis / rear inner sills , outer sills covered ?

Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; minor leak at rear section

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Subframes ; Front generally corroded

Suspension ; General corrosion front & rear components

Tyres ; *** n/s/f & o/s/f centre tread at 2 mm , close to legal limit ***

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 78,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,736 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 62,736 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,692 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,192 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,836 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,152 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 YFS is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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