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NV54 YRJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,646 mi
Last recorded144,646 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 YRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 144,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 139,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 138,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 133,421 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 133,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 129,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 129,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 123,941 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 123,941 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 118,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 110,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv..>>> REAR BRAKE SERVICE AND AJUSTMENTS

Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,023 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 95,013 miles

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

adv.. brake service front and rear

Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,119 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,265 miles

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

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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NV54 YRJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NV54 YRJ, 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 NV54 YRJ registered?

NV54 YRJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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