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NL55 MHO

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,453 mi
Last recorded107,453 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 MHO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 107,453 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car cover with under body seal

Fail 16 Jun 2026 107,453 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car cover with under body seal

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 103,733 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Dec 2024 103,733 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Dec 2023 98,270 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 98,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,741 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 91,741 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under side vehicle crowded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 71,488 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 65,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 65,575 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is also shouldered off to 1mm on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up massive movement. (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel has restricted rotation.

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear beam axle heavily corroded.

Pass 27 May 2017 60,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 49,197 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,408 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,971 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,860 miles

clutch feels very heavy

Fail 4 Dec 2013 35,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

clutch feels very heavy

Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,297 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 30,280 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,603 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,449 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,893 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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NL55 MHO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL55 MHO, 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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NL55 MHO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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