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NL55 USC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,622 mi
Last recorded110,622 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 USC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 110,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,900 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axles bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,161 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 103,160 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive foot brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 99,656 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 95,932 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle mounting bushes heavily perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,530 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 87,994 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 87,993 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre mis-shaped

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,481 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,938 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,898 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,053 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 USC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NL55 USC, 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 USC registered?

NL55 USC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is NL55 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 USC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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