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NX05 VBN

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,595 mi
Last recorded79,595 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VBN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,595 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underneath all over

Fail 10 Dec 2021 79,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underneath all over

Pass 17 Dec 2020 74,061 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underneath

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 74,060 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underneath

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 67,730 miles

corroded under the car

Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,991 miles

corroded under the car/fuel pipe

Pass 18 Dec 2017 57,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,371 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,992 miles

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

advise front wiper blades worn

Fail 27 Nov 2015 50,992 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

advise front wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Dec 2014 47,401 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,152 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,818 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 30,163 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 30,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,603 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,079 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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NX05 VBN is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NX05 VBN, 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 NX05 VBN registered?

NX05 VBN is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NX05 VBN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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