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NL55 XWG

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,126 mi
Last recorded132,126 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XWG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,141 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 127,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2019 124,097 miles

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

front and rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2018 122,015 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 122,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2017 116,481 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,633 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 96,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 74,050 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,819 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,615 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

offside front inner cv gaiter leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2012 63,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

offside front inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,688 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XWG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

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

Is NL55 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 XWG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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