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NL55 WJJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,254 mi
Last recorded133,254 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 WJJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 133,254 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,461 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 114,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 114,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 91,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2017 91,150 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,175 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,711 miles

Plastic engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s brake pad could not judge condition

front n/s tyre wear on outer tread edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front o/s wiper blade rubber split on ends

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s tyre cut in outer side wall

front o/s ball joint slight leak of grease

front o/s tyre wear outer edge

rear n/s and o/s tyres cracks in side walls

rear n/s tyre cut in tread

Fail 1 Nov 2012 45,264 miles

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

front o/s tyre wear outer edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s tyre cut in outer side wall

front o/s ball joint slight leak of grease

rear n/s and o/s tyres cracks in side walls

rear n/s tyre cut in tread

Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,096 miles

Engine under tray fitted

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,533 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,587 miles

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

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 WJJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 WJJ registered?

NL55 WJJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is NL55 WJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 WJJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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