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NV05 LZS

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,802 mi
Last recorded55,802 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 LZS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 55,802 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 55,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 51,338 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,600 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 43,274 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,398 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2022 37,323 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre twisted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2021 30,954 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 27,351 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 16,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,599 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,054 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 15,054 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,118 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 14,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 12,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 11,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 9,745 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,148 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,314 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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NV05 LZS is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NV05 LZS, 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 NV05 LZS registered?

NV05 LZS is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is NV05 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 LZS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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