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NL55 MLJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,203 mi
Last recorded51,203 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 MLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 51,203 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 51,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 50,971 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,138 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 48,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,486 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 47,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,474 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,617 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,051 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 42,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,873 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,274 miles

N/S front wiper smearing.

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,794 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,202 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,656 miles

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 24,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,961 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 MLJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MLJ, 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 NL55 MLJ registered?

NL55 MLJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is NL55 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 MLJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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