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AD04 SZU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,149 mi
Last recorded133,149 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 SZU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 133,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 133,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2019 109,140 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 101,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 86,555 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 86,555 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,539 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 80,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise brake check as suspect discs/pads at wear limit

Pass 1 Sep 2013 76,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,547 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

free travel on handbrake

Fail 8 Jun 2010 55,361 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

free travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,604 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 43,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,442 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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AD04 SZU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD04 SZU, 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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What year was AD04 SZU registered?

AD04 SZU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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