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NL05 NFA

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,915 mi
Last recorded144,915 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 NFA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 144,915 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,127 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 136,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 122,458 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 122,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 107,609 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers getting weak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 107,609 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers getting weak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,752 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

traction control light on

Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,736 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON / TRACKSION CONTROL LTGHT ON / VSC LIGHT ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

handle above drivers door broken

oil change light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

handle broken on roof above driver

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,224 miles

covered sills

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,485 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

cover under engine

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,984 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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NL05 NFA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL05 NFA, 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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What year was NL05 NFA registered?

NL05 NFA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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