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NU55 VJL

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,598 mi
Last recorded89,598 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 VJL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F mirror cover slightly damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,945 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,025 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 77,025 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,559 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 59,550 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,434 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,007 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 27,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,830 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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NU55 VJL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

Is NU55 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 VJL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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