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NX55 HXC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

152,013 mi
Last recorded152,013 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 HXC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 152,013 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sub frames and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 May 2025 152,013 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sub frames and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 144,190 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both Side Slightly Damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 144,190 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both Side Slightly Damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 144,169 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 144,089 miles

Central Front Inner Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 135,771 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,668 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 118,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,223 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill slightly damaged

Rear inner sills slight surface corrosion both sides

hand brake reserve travel near limit

Fail 11 Jul 2019 111,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill slightly damaged

Rear inner sills slight surface corrosion both sides

hand brake reserve travel near limit

Fail 6 Jul 2019 111,094 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,246 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,988 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 84,988 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,783 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 71,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 71,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NX55 HXC 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 52.6%.

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 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 NX55 HXC, 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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NX55 HXC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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