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NL05 TBX

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,164 mi
Last recorded105,164 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 TBX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 105,164 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 105,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 97,405 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 96,406 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 96,401 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 89,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,533 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 86,532 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,661 miles

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,751 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,113 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,090 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,036 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 65,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,689 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracks on side walls.

o/s front lower ball joint mgaiter slight leak of grease.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,119 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,047 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,648 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,393 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)

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 TBX is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

NL05 TBX is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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