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NJ55 ZDY

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,348 mi
Last recorded89,348 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 ZDY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 89,348 miles

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

Nearside Front side mirror casing has tape on it

general condition under vehicle corroding including suspension components

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2024 89,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer side mirror casing missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion front and rear

vehicle has under seal applied f+r including brake pipes and suspension components

Fail 30 Sep 2024 89,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer side mirror casing missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion front and rear

vehicle has under seal applied f+r including brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,238 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 83,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror cover missin

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 79,060 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 79,060 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 76,399 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 76,396 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 73,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 69,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 61,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 57,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,393 miles

near side front tyre is same size but is not alloywheel

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,299 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,910 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,662 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 ZDY is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

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

Is NJ55 ZDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 ZDY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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