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NU05 WUJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,532 mi
Last recorded115,532 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 WUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,532 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 112,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 110,565 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,978 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 105,467 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 102,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,652 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 97,652 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 93,093 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 89,358 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pad wearing thin close to thelimit (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 85,188 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 80,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 76,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 73,105 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 68,343 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 64,663 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 64,661 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 60,315 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 55,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 71,032 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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NU05 WUJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc 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 NU05 WUJ, 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 NU05 WUJ registered?

NU05 WUJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is NU05 WUJ safe to buy?

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