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NU55 VFS

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires8 Jan 2027

Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)

Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,984 mi

Last recorded81,984 miles

Recorded on9 Jan 2026

Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 VFS

MakeToyota

ModelCorolla

Year2005

ColourSilver

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail

Pass 9 Jan 2026 81,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 80,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 79,305 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 78,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 78,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 77,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 77,968 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 77,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 74,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heatshield insecure

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 73,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,801 miles

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,251 miles

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,752 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,151 miles

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,818 miles

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,600 miles

Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,384 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 24 Oct 2009 22,297 miles

Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,309 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

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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NU55 VFS is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU55 VFS, 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 NU55 VFS registered?

NU55 VFS is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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