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NJ55 YGC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,770 mi
Last recorded86,770 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 YGC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 86,770 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 86,724 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. Recommend attention soon. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,015 miles

Both side inner / bottom inner and outer sills corroded

Coil spring corroded Both side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 74,563 miles

Both side front and rear suspension components corroded

Both side outer / bottom inners sills / floor corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe / rear axle corroded

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

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jul 2022 74,563 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both side lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both side front and rear suspension components corroded

Both side outer / bottom inners sills / floor corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe / rear axle corroded

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

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jul 2021 72,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded and has minor leak of gases

sill covers fitted obscuring view

underbody and sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 72,391 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded and has minor leak of gases

sill covers fitted obscuring view

underbody and sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,600 miles

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

front subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded and has minor leak of gases

sill covers fitted obscuring view

underbody and sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,411 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 71,411 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,990 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 69,990 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 67,025 miles

Offside Door mirror damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,586 miles

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

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 28 Oct 2014 59,795 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,795 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 16 Aug 2013 54,445 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,963 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,129 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 YGC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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