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NJ55 ZFB

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,149 mi
Last recorded102,149 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 ZFB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both sides rear, dampers corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear axle location bushes deteriorated

rear ends of both sides inner sills have some corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,706 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2021 83,671 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on edges

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 76,619 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,813 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,797 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 5 May 2017 55,658 miles

front numberplate damaged

Pass 19 May 2016 48,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 41,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,932 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 May 2013 21,432 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,017 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,851 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,785 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 ZFB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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