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NU55 VJG

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,508 mi
Last recorded118,508 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 VJG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 118,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 111,685 miles

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

Nearside Mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,172 miles

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres on limit anr rear tyres badly perished. rear pads low.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 101,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres on limit anr rear tyres badly perished. rear pads low.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,967 miles

front tyres near legal limit(3mm)

rear tyres near legal limt (2mm)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 76,041 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 76,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,803 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 54,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,135 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,730 miles

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever has reduced reserve travel

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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NU55 VJG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

NU55 VJG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is NU55 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 VJG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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