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NL05 TJO

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,663 mi
Last recorded80,663 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 TJO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,663 miles

axl coroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,429 miles

Rusty rear suspension

Fail 29 Jul 2021 73,429 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rusty rear suspension

Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,943 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on outer edges and tread is on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

age related corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,286 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Aug 2019 67,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,488 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 58,749 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt in roof (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,841 miles

3 child seats fitted in the rear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but no cords exposed

Rear brake pads look low advise brake check

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Aug 2016 54,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake pads look low advise brake check

3 child seats fitted in the rear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but no cords exposed

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,423 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 51,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check wiper operation fully

Fail 19 Jun 2014 48,266 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre cracked on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,266 miles

nsr tyre cracked on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,785 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,868 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has been driven on flat

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,526 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,354 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 TJO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL05 TJO, 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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NL05 TJO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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