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NL55 WJG

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,203 mi
Last recorded119,203 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 119,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sills corroded n/s and off/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 119,202 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sills corroded n/s and off/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 97,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE ZONE B

Fail 11 Dec 2017 96,982 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

long parking brake lever travel

o.s.f wheel noisy when rotated

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,074 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,054 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 68,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,604 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 58,494 miles

Advise rear wiper blade worn to excess

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,494 miles

Advise rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front brake binding on slightly

rear brake discs heavilly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,620 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 WJG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WJG, 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 WJG registered?

NL55 WJG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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