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A8 TSE

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,494 mi
Last recorded101,494 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TSE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 101,494 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,562 miles

Offside Front fog light not working and lens broken

Fail 28 Nov 2018 99,652 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front fog light not working and lens broken

Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 93,510 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 93,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,335 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 89,335 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,423 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,601 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 71,275 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,275 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,498 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 66,498 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,919 miles

Battery terminal corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,683 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,945 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 39,627 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,627 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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A8 TSE is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,639 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 A8 TSE, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 TSE is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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